1. Plunkett's Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Almanac 2016 : The Only Comprehensive Guide to the Business of Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics Management
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Plunkett, Jack W., Plunkett Research, Ltd, Plunkett, Jack W., and Plunkett Research, Ltd
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- Business logistics--Statistics, Transportation--Statistics, Transportation--Directories, Physical distribution of goods--Directories, Business logistics--Directories, Physical distribution of goods--Statistics
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PLUNKETT'S TRANSPORTATION, SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2016 Key Findings: •Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies in Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term. Key Features: •Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence •Market forecasts and Industry Statistics •Industry Associations and Professional Societies List •In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies •Industry Glossary •Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online •Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry Pages: 688 Statistical Tables Provided: 34 Companies Profiled: 473 Geographic Focus: Global A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments. •How is the industry evolving? •How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? •How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies? •What is the size of the market now and in the future? •What are the financial results of the leading companies? •What are the names and titles of top executives? •What are the top companies and what are their revenues? Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include: Major Trends Affecting the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry 1)Introduction to the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry 2)3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services 3)FedEx, UPS & DHL Compete for Global Market Share in Shipping and Logistics 4)Trucking Companies Enjoy Dominant Market Share, Focus on Driver Challenges and Regulatory Issues 5)Freight Railways Invest in Infrastructure and Safety/Shipment of Crude Oil by Rail Is Intense and Controversial 6)China Makes Immense Investments in Railroads, Highways & Airports 7)High Speed Passenger Trains, Including Maglev, Advance in China and Europe 8)U.S. Passenger Train Projects Receive Funding, Including Amtrak and Light Rail 9)Ships Get Bigger and More Efficient as Freighter Overcapacity Hits the Shipping Industry 10)Ports and Canals Expand to Accommodate Larger Vessels 11)Discount Airlines Compete with Legacy Airlines, but the Differences Are Beginning to Blur 12)Major Airlines Change Strategy, Charge Fees and Boost Profits 13)Boeing and Airbus Enjoy Boom in Orders/Major Aircraft Market in China 14)New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines 15)Air Traffic Grows/Airports Expand/ Middle East and Asia Have Strong Air Traffic 16)ADS-B Improves Air Traffic Control 17)New Technologies Show Promise for Port and Airport Security 18)RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution 19)Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software Combines with Wireless 20)Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, ITS and Real Time Traffic Information 21)GPS and Location Based Services (LBS) Enhance Cellphone Subscriptions 22)India's Transportation Infrastructure Needs Billions of Dollars in Construction 23)Toll Roads Solve Highway Needs in the U.S., Australia, the UK and Elsewhere 24)Car-Sharing Programs (Short-Term Rentals), AKA Mobility Services, Proliferate 25)Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Finances Are Challenging 26)Smart Cities Utilize Big Data, Sensors and Advanced Technologies to Increase Efficiencies of All Kinds/Massive Business Opportunities Emerge 27)The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure, Growing Traffic and Adoption of
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- 2016