Vigilance is Key to Motorcoach Safety
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According to the National Transportation Safety Board, driver fatigue is the principal cause of motorcoach accidents. Hiring qualified drivers, training, safety standards, annual inspection and licensing for commercial vehicles are some of the steps taken to insure road and operational safety.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2001
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How to Take Advantage of the New Era of Deregulation
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Purchasing can benefit from deregulated transportation costs if a company can control transportation costs. Negotiating contracts and reducing the number of suppliers is good business. Overseas purchases can also be negotiated regarding transportation rates.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
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Take a Critical Look at Your Company's Safety Stocks
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Safety stock is inventory kept on hand for increased demand or longer replacement time. Procedures for determining the size of safety stocks are listed. Safety stocks impair forecasts concerning leadtime.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
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