A Practical Guide to Transportation and Logistics

By Michael Stroh

A Practical Guide to Transportation and Logistics provides an overview of the key elements of business logistics. Written in a clear and starightforward style, this new and expanded third edition is a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970811519
• ISBN13: 9780970811516
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Logistics Network Inc.
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The Logistics professional starting point

If you want to become a logistics professional in the US this is the right starting point. Very practical and concise it gives an execellent overview over the various aspects of logistics from an US based business point of view.

Freight Broker

The information is outstanding. It really helps you know the basis day to day operations in the transportation field. A great starter publication.

Great review

The book is informative, and easy to read. I got it in a timely mannor and the price was right. I saved a lot compared to buying it from the school

Essential Primer for Transportation and Logistics

Mr Stroh has written an essential primer on the subjects of transportation and logistics. The book is composed in an informal and informational style which makes the subject matter easily understood... In addition to having personally read and enjoyed Mr Stroh's books, I have purchased several copies for my employees on the Shipping Dock... Mr Stroh's books resides right next to our Company SOPs as an excellent Resource

Great intro to shipping

If you're a graduate student looking for a book on transportation and logistics theory, don't by this book. However if you are one of the many people that have responsibilities related to running a shipping/receiving department you'll find this book indispensable. This easy to read guide covers the various options in carriers, documentation requirements, freight classifications, terms, and other topics related to the day to day operation of a shipping department. Readers with no experience in transportation can quickly get up to speed on rate and discount negotiations, export documentation, and auditing of freight bills.