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Module outline
Introduction Transportation: Malaysian scenario Role of transportation in logistics Transportation selection decision Basic modes of transport
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Provide the movement of materials and goods One of the key activities in logistics Mode of transportation includes air, rail, water, road, pipeline or intermodal
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Below table shows the operating characteristics for each transportation modes:
Relative Operating Characteristics Operating characteristics Rail Road Water Speed Availability Dependability Capability Frequency Composite 1 - Best; 5 - Worst 3 2 3 2 4 14 2 1 2 3 2 10 4 4 4 1 5 18 Air 1 3 5 4 3 16 Pipe 5 5 1 5 1 17
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Growth of transportation has parallel help the growth of industry In 1996, US transportation expenditure were approximately $455 billion of the nations total logistics cost, which were estimated to be $797 billion
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Transportation determines how fast and how consistently a material moves from one point to another We call this time-in-transit.
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Ensuring product availability at a precise time is vital Issues like lost sales, production down time, and customer dissatisfaction will be needed to face if transportation unable to deliver the products on time.
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In terms of carrier selection, product characteristics also play an important part if the product has a special trait, such as temperature, hazardous materials or special handling requirements