Evaluation on Transport Operations

Summary

In the realistic nature of work, the transport operations theory on the logistics activities of the organization is important. The use of the truck-transport model in the organization is identified to be viable in the terrain properties, against the action of the bandits, personal behavior, and limited command decisions. With the use of the truck-transport as the very means of transportation, the loads of the trucks can be determined according to the specific place of delivery and if the consequences occurred, there is an easy access to continue the operation coming from the other truck-transport stations.

Introduction

Each organization has their unique way of delivering the products to their customers in a most desirable action and in a convenient time. Transportations may differ depending on the situations. There are transport operations that use automobiles, trains, pipelines, ships, airplanes, and others. The infrastructures like ports, road, networks, airports, rail lines and stations, and other line for the transportation passage. In the development of the logistics system that involves the activities of processing the documents, schedules, information systems, and others, the transport operations and industrial practices became more important to specifically satisfy the objectives. Aside from the basic role of logistics in the organization, the logistics is also applied in the transportation process of the organization to have a control and monitor the investments on the operations.

Transportation Operations and Logistics

Within the organization, the innovativeness of the technologies is used to deliver the products in a more efficient way. The use of the truck-transport method in the operation signifies the mathematical importance in the practices and time. This means that the truck-transport model satisfies the three dimensions of load, actual operation, and the time and speed. In the influence of logistics, technologies might be the only medium to appropriate manages the transportation. The development of the software to estimate the characteristics of the truck in terms of the gross vehicle weight, costs of inputs, configurations and trip characteristics are important to manage wisely the expenses on the costs and equipment use, waiting time and trip distance, and even the fuel price (Berwick & Farooq, 2003).

The decision in utilizing the land as a way for transportation is the representation of the simplified transfer theory. The use of the truck-transport is not mechanistic processes but ongoing events that are affected by the past occurrences (Hertz, 1996). Because the transportation is the simple means of movement, the experience gained by the truck-transport groups on the various terrains is a good source of information in the logistics.

Recommendations for Improvement

Since the logistics focuses on the process of planning, implementing, and controlling takes place, the transportation can meet the requirements in the most possible and efficient way (Abba, 2003). In the combination of the logistics with the technologies, there is an identified process that involves the cost-effective advantages for the organization (Lewis and Talalayevsky, 1997). The transportation needs a great speed and security and as a recommendation, the organization can adopt the usage of Global Positioning System (GPS). The use of the information technology in the logistics and GPS in the truck is important to monitor the shipment. Clearly, IT has fueled the revolution of the logistics and transportation as far as linking the shipper and customer through the flows of information. With the aid of IT, there will be assurance in the transportation and there is a significant reduction on the postponed schedules, delayed schedules and elimination of unnecessary expenses and in return can promote the additional savings (Chatterjee and Tsai, 2002; Esper and Williams, 2003).

The truck-transport model used by the organizations should evolve according to the needs of the organization. Therefore, the designs of the trucks and their functions should be appropriate on the kind of inputs they were going to take and the type of terrain they’re going to use.

Conclusion

Because of the influence of the timely information, the transportation as part of the logistics is emphasized. The priority of the organizations is to deliver the products in the agreeable time, numbers, and place in order to promote the strong organization and customer relationship. By satisfying the customers, the logistics approach can be satisfied as well as the investment on the transportation. However, there are many challenges that the organization needs to surpass, for such, most of the leaders intentionally address the logistics to have a cost-effective and efficient process. With this start, the organization can duly develop according to the movement of technologies and on logistical approaches.

References:

Abba, D., (2003) The Key Role of the Transportation/Logistics Industry, Global Impacts of FedEx in the New Economy [Online] Available at: http://www.sri.com/policy/csted/reports/economics/fedex/appendixa.pdf [Accessed 03 Aug 2010].

Berwick, M., & Farooq, M., (2003) Truck Costing Model for Transportation Managers [Online] Available at: http://www.mountain-plains.org/pubs/pdf/MPC03-152.pdf [Accessed 03 Aug 2010]

Chatterjee, L., & Tsai, C., (2002) Transportation Logistics in Global Value and Supply Chains [Online] Available at: http://www.bu.edu/transportation/CTS2002G.pdf [Accessed 03 Aug 2010].

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Hertz, S., (1996) The Dynamics of International Strategic Alliances: A Study of Freight Transport Companies, International Studies of Management & Organization, Vol. 26.

Lewis, I., & Talalayevsky, A., (1997). Logistics and Information Technology: a Coordination Perspective, Journal of Business Logistics, 18(1).

Transportation - The Major Problem in Kasoa Community

Introduction

Most of the communities in all over the world are striving hard to find solution in their problems. Many problems results to another version of problems and that is the most difficult thing that could happen. The most common problem in the community are usually involved or incorporated with people. There are set of health care problems, poverty, underemployment and/or unemployment, and even the transportation. Due to the failures of the community leaders, to solve the problems, the trust of the people is decreasing affecting the values they give to their lives.

Background and Problem Statement

In today, the people in Kasoa community in Ghana are upset about the problems regarding the transportation. Few buses in the community pretend going on short destination, but as soon as they get to that destination, they call for other passengers to continue their journey which makes the passengers pay additional fare. This behavior drains inhabitants of their low earnings. However, the government of Ghana provided some buses but they are not enough, which is an additional problem for the community.

Research Objectives

The first objective of the study is to understand the problems in transportation which troubles the people living in the community. Second objective is to suggest other possible solution that can resolve the transportation problem or at least minimize the impacts.

Research Questions

The study understands that transportation is important for the people, and Kasoa community is not alone with this problem. Therefore, as guidance and alignment of the study, several questions are made that can help the study meet its own objections.

1. What are the other problems of transportation in the Kasoa community?

2. What are the other means of transportation that the people use aside from the buses?

3. What are the additional efforts of the government to resolve the ongoing problems in transportation?

Literature Review

Kasoa is a small community which is also a fast growing town in the Central Region of Ghana. The transportation plays an important role in the community for this is the major route of their trading. Many proposal that attempts to create the community as a gateway is viewed as a solution in the trading industry. Due to the various factors, the route towards the development of the community’s trading industry; many problems are now plaguing in the area. Such factors like the typhoons, floods, or earthquakes made the transportation hard for the people. In addition, the Kasoa is also a micro-credit hub that affects the livelihood of the people. With the recognized problems in the transportation, the people are frightened that the effects might reach in their socio-economic living. To add up, many transporting buses abuse the people by collecting additional payments which is not really good in the transportation. Even if the government attempted to provide solution by giving additional buses, the people still did not feel the action of the government for the many disadvantaged individuals received the most of the impacts. The effects might result into additional future problems such as the diminishing number of the investors because the community is weak in serving the transportation which is usually part of their development.

Methodology

The applied methodology in the study is the use of the interview. The participants are divided into two. The first group represents the people living in the Kasoa community and their information such as their age and the years of their residence are taken. The information is important in order to determine on how long does the transportation problem affects their lives. The second participants came from the government and same as the first group, their information are taken as well. The age, gender, years in service, and the position in government is prioritized that can somehow, affects their opinions and might result into their actions.

Conclusion

Traffic is already back in the neck and waiting in the long line of the passengers is also pain the feet. The government should create other solutions in order to gain the trust and progress in their country.

Sources:

Venti, M., 2009. General Information and History Mobilizing Rotary for Micro-Credit San Diego District [Online] Available at: http://www.rotary5340.org/news/pdf/news26-5.pdf [Accessed 17 March 2010].

Weekly Ghana News [Online] Available at: http://ghanaweb-news.com/10092007_16092007.aspx [Accessed 17 March 2010].

Role of IT in Transportation & Logistics

Introduction

Most of the organizations and other innovative developers are confidence enough to promote the use of the technologies in their nature of business. Definitely, the technologies can deliver the work in a more efficient way that the human intervention. Through the developing world due to the globalization and international competition, the means of the ordinary function within the organization changes. Different strategies and various combinations are emerging in the processes of the organization to deliver the appropriate service and products.

Background and Problem Statement

Transportation is an activity that was founded upon a three foundations. First is the transportation equipment such as automobiles, trains, pipelines, ships, airplanes, and others. Second is the infrastructure like the ports, road, networks, airports, rail lines and stations, and other line for the transportation passage. Lastly is the logistics system that involves the activities of processing the documents, schedules, information systems, and others (Abba, 2003). In the collaboration of the information technology in the industrial practices, there will be a specific role that the information technology should play.

Research Objectives

The first objective of the study is to understand the different roles or specific role that the information may play in the areas of aviation such in transportation and logistics. The second objective of the study is the determination to promote the advantages and benefits that any organization may realize in the application of different technological features in their processes or in their entire processes.

Research Questions

The study understands the critical demand for the information technologies and its complex roles within an organization. Therefore, preparing the questions that will serve as the guideline of the study is important in meeting the objectives at the end of the study became necessary.

1. What are the common challenges that the operators recognized in their current procedures and/or processes?

2. What are the common functions in transportation and logistics that can be improved in the application of the information technology?

3. What are the perceived constraints that present in the activities in the application of the information technologies?

Literature Review

Transportation is the simple means of movement - either by people or the goods- from one place to another. The technological and technical activities in the modern world promote the needs in efficiency in transportation. Most of the inventors and the collaborative work of the technologies created a valuable process that lies in the concept of the organization regarding their economic status and progress (Abba, 2003). On the other hand, logistics is where the process of planning, implementing, and controlling takes place. In transportation and other industry, the logistics paid much of the attention for it is the process wherein the point of meeting the consumer’s requirements is possible. The aim of the organizations to implement a kind of logistics that is cost-effective and efficient is admirable through the process collaboration with the information technology or IT (Lewis and Talalayevsky, 1997). The design of the logistics is clearly involved the management which is incorporated in the transportation system. The innovative ways of the firms in integrating the logistics system through the combination of the transportation and distribution systems can be appropriate in the global and competitive environment. Commonly, information technology is being applied in the areas where there is a great need for speed. And the organizations adopt several innovative technologies to support their aim in improving the particular systems (Abba, 2003). IT has fueled the revolution of the logistics and transportation as far as linking the shipper and customer through the flows of information. With the aid of IT, there will be assurance in the transportation and there is a significant reduction on the postponed schedules, delayed schedules and elimination of unnecessary expenses and in return can promote the additional savings (Chatterjee and Tsai, 2002; Esper and Williams, 2003).

Methodology

The proposed method in the study is the use of the secondary information. The information may come from the various sources such as the case studies, reports of the other aviation organization, or different related source wherein proposed and applied the information technology in their nature of business. Through the proposed method, the current study can identify the current progress of the different IT systems which is very advantageous for the study.

Conclusion

Providing the timely information is one of the requirements that the aviation and other organization should provide in satisfying their customers. Every organization should believe in the statement that suggests the particular idea “if there is no movement, no progress”. This means that the challenge lies in the hands of the organizational leaders to create any actions if they truly aim for the improvement and progress in their industry.

References:

Abba, D., 2003. The Key Role of the Transportation/Logistics Industry, Global Impacts of FedEx in the New Economy [Online] Available at: http://www.sri.com/policy/csted/reports/economics/fedex/appendixa.pdf [Accessed 02 March 2010].

Chatterjee, L., & Tsai, C., 2002. Transportation Logistics in Global Value and Supply Chains [Online] Available at: http://www.bu.edu/transportation/CTS2002G.pdf [Accessed 02 March 2010].

Esper, T., & Williams, L., 2003. The Value of Collaborative Transportation Management (CTM): It’s Relationship to CPFR and Information Technology. Transportation Journal, Vol. 42, No. 4. [Online] Available at: http://www.transplace.com/media/TheValueofCTM112002.pdf [Accessed 02 March 2010].

Lewis, I., & Talalayevsky, A., 1997. Logistics and Information Technology: a Coordination Perspective, Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 18, No. 1.