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Title: IMPROVING INTERMODAL SERVICE THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION
Accession Number: 00308527
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: A great deal of coordination within and between firms is necessary in order to complete a timely intermodal transportation movement. Recent developments in the theory and practice of management offer innovations designed to achieve just such intergroup coordination. This paper describes the type of relationships that exist and are needed in offering intermodal services. Further, the report explores how various managerial initiatives may be applied. Among these are hierarchy (use of common superior), plans and information systems, linking roles, task forces, integrating units, and matrix organizations. This study concludes that top management commitment is imperative, planning is essential, and the other devices facilitate the development of a controlled planning approach. (Author)
Supplemental Notes: Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Intermodal Freight Transport. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
Monograph Title: Monograph Accession #: 01411552
Authors: Stenger, Alan JPagination: pp 12-16
Publication Date: 1979
Serial: ISBN: 0309029716
Media Type: Digital/other
Features: References
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TRT Terms: Old TRIS Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Apr 22 1980 12:00AM
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