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Journal of Transportation Management

2020

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Front Matter, Journal Of Transportation Management Editors Jul 2020

Front Matter, Journal Of Transportation Management Editors

Journal of Transportation Management

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From The Desk Of Your President, Jim Hall Jul 2020

From The Desk Of Your President, Jim Hall

Journal of Transportation Management

No abstract provided.


Factor Market Rivalry, Factor Market Myopia, And Strategic Blind Spots: The Case Of The Truck Driver Labor Market, Stephen A. Lemay, Dave Mcmahon, John Batchelor, Batchelor Keller Jul 2020

Factor Market Rivalry, Factor Market Myopia, And Strategic Blind Spots: The Case Of The Truck Driver Labor Market, Stephen A. Lemay, Dave Mcmahon, John Batchelor, Batchelor Keller

Journal of Transportation Management

This article explores the relationships among factor market rivalry, factor market myopia, and strategic blind spots in the context of the labor market for truck drivers. Levitt (1960) developed the concept of market myopia to explain how managers often overlooked key competitors in product markets. Trucking managers might do the same thing in looking at competition for truck drivers. Factor market myopia and strategic blind spots help to explain how this happens, and how it becomes more severe in the context of factor market rivalry. In the trucking industry, factor market myopia and strategic blind spots may mean that managers …


From The Editor, John C. Taylor Jul 2020

From The Editor, John C. Taylor

Journal of Transportation Management

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Scheduling And Delivery Logistics Of Bio-Perishable Goods: A Review Of Literature And Research Options, Rebecca A. Scott, Stephen M. Rutner Jul 2020

Scheduling And Delivery Logistics Of Bio-Perishable Goods: A Review Of Literature And Research Options, Rebecca A. Scott, Stephen M. Rutner

Journal of Transportation Management

Logistics scheduling, specifically that of order and delivery schedules, is an essential part of a firm and the supply chain. The objective of this paper was to identify any gaps in academic and professional literature regarding the logistics scheduling of perishable biopharmaceuticals. A literature review of the logistics scheduling of general products, perishable medical supplies, and flu vaccines was conducted in order to verify any potential gaps in the literature. The approach used to study this issue was based on the grounded theory concept of qualitative research, and by then focusing on an extensive review of scheduling, ordering, and delivery …


Cross-Cultural Differences In Logistics And Adaptation To Them: The Case Of A German Logistics Services Provider Entering The Russian Market, Vitaly Brazhkin Jul 2020

Cross-Cultural Differences In Logistics And Adaptation To Them: The Case Of A German Logistics Services Provider Entering The Russian Market, Vitaly Brazhkin

Journal of Transportation Management

This paper explores obstacles to doing business related to the logistics industry in the emerging Russian market, ways of dealing with these obstacles and the role of culture in problem definitions and solutions. The paper is based on the case of a German logistics services provider entering and operating in the Russian market. Data were obtained from interviews of top managers of its Russian subsidiary and analyzed using qualitative research methods. Findings show that the firm treats difficult logistics problems in Russia as business opportunities and applies its traditional strengths reflecting its national and organizational culture to overcome the obstacles …


Selected Railroad Contributions To The United States: An Economic And Historical Review, Brian Gurney, Joshua P. Hill Jul 2020

Selected Railroad Contributions To The United States: An Economic And Historical Review, Brian Gurney, Joshua P. Hill

Journal of Transportation Management

Railroads were instrumental in opening the western U.S. in the 19th century. The main incentive provided for the railroads to connect San Francisco, CA and Omaha, NB were land grants out of the public domain. In a period of 21 years (1850-1871), 174 million acres were patented (deeded) primarily to what would become four major railroads. Many acres were returned to the government, some were sold and many others were retained or disposed of through holding companies. This paper emphasizes an oft-overlooked reality: that in many cases the railroads leveraged these land grants in support of the growth and prosperity …


Back Matter, Journal Of Transportation Management Editors Jul 2020

Back Matter, Journal Of Transportation Management Editors

Journal of Transportation Management

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Journal Of Transportation Management Vol. 31 No. 1 Full Issue, Journal Of Transportation Management Editors Jul 2020

Journal Of Transportation Management Vol. 31 No. 1 Full Issue, Journal Of Transportation Management Editors

Journal of Transportation Management

No abstract provided.


Back Matter, Journal Of Transporation Management Editors Jan 2020

Back Matter, Journal Of Transporation Management Editors

Journal of Transportation Management

No abstract provided.


From The Editor, John C. Taylor Jan 2020

From The Editor, John C. Taylor

Journal of Transportation Management

No abstract provided.


Front Matter, Journal Of Transporation Management Editors Jan 2020

Front Matter, Journal Of Transporation Management Editors

Journal of Transportation Management

No abstract provided.


No More Missing Inventory: Blockchain And Rfid Technology Applications Within The Retail Inventory Management System, Anton P. Fenik, Makenna M. Mackie, Helena F. Allman, Scott Keller Jan 2020

No More Missing Inventory: Blockchain And Rfid Technology Applications Within The Retail Inventory Management System, Anton P. Fenik, Makenna M. Mackie, Helena F. Allman, Scott Keller

Journal of Transportation Management

Over the last two years blockchain technology has presented itself as a potential digital transformation that could disrupt and revitalize many business models. However, this digital transformation is still new and many companies grapple with possible applications of its theoretically sound benefits. Academic research is scarce and often limited to high level perspectives on how blockchain can benefit businesses in general. The time is right for exploring specific applications of the technology. This research considers how the digital transformation to blockchain could impact inventory management practices within the retail industry. The research relies on data collected through phenomenological interviews with …


Does Size Matter In The Airline Industry?, D. K. Malhotra, Philip Russel Jan 2020

Does Size Matter In The Airline Industry?, D. K. Malhotra, Philip Russel

Journal of Transportation Management

Over the last decade, the U.S. airline industry has transformed itself through mergers, restructurings, bankruptcies, and dissolutions. Also during this time, the airline industry focused on a business model that was driven by an emphasis on asset utilization. This was driven by increasing the load factor to increase cost efficiencies through economies of scale so that the return on invested capital could be improved by reducing the operating costs. This study evaluates economies of scale and resultant cost efficiencies in the U.S. passenger airline industry for the period 2013 to 2018. The research finds that the airline industry is experiencing …


Relative Trends In Exogenous Factors Influencing Airline Flight Delays, Bruce Bradford, Carl Scheraga Jan 2020

Relative Trends In Exogenous Factors Influencing Airline Flight Delays, Bruce Bradford, Carl Scheraga

Journal of Transportation Management

This study investigates the impact of four subcategories of flight delays on total flight delays over the period from May 2005 through December 2019. Total flight delays are divided into weather, air carrier, security, and non-weather National Aviation System (NAS) delays. Using the flight data provided by the Air Travel Consumer Report of the U.S. Department of Transportation for a consistent set of ten airlines, each time- series is decomposed. Trend and seasonality are determined. Total flight delays, and each of its subcategories, demonstrate strong seasonality and follow a random walk model without drift during the sample period. Total flight …


The Rise, The Fall, And The Resurrection Of The Egrocery Channel: A Transformation In Retail Logistics And U.S. Consumer Behavior, M. Theodore Farris Ii, Janeth Gabaldon Jan 2020

The Rise, The Fall, And The Resurrection Of The Egrocery Channel: A Transformation In Retail Logistics And U.S. Consumer Behavior, M. Theodore Farris Ii, Janeth Gabaldon

Journal of Transportation Management

Nearly 20 years ago this journal published “Where Have All The On-Line Grocers Gone?” about the growing online grocery market and correctly predicted that the concept would fail until logistics issues were resolved. This article considers the changes that have taken place since then and why there has been a resurrection and exponential growth in the eGrocery channel. It considers how the forced disruption from the COVID-19 virus has served to help further the development and growth of this channel.


Drug Testing In The U.S. Trucking Industry: Hair Vs. Urine Samples And The Implications For Policy And The Industry, M. Douglas Voss, Joe Cangelosi Jan 2020

Drug Testing In The U.S. Trucking Industry: Hair Vs. Urine Samples And The Implications For Policy And The Industry, M. Douglas Voss, Joe Cangelosi

Journal of Transportation Management

Virtually everything we own was transported by truck at some point. Around 3.5 million truck drivers haul almost 71% of U.S. freight. To ensure the safety of our roadways, the U.S. government requires all drivers to pass urinalysis drug screens. However, urinalysis drug screens are easily thwarted and some trucking companies use hair drug screens, a more stringent test. This research examines trucking industry data and finds about 300,000 truck drivers would be removed from their positions if forced to pass a hair drug test. Hair testing opponents argue that the test is biased against ethnic minority groups. Comparing urine …


Journal Of Transportation Management Vol. 30 No. 2 Full Issue, Journal Of Transporation Management Editors Jan 2020

Journal Of Transportation Management Vol. 30 No. 2 Full Issue, Journal Of Transporation Management Editors

Journal of Transportation Management

No abstract provided.