Transportation and Distribution Management: Principles, Operations, Technology and Strategy for Global Supply Chains

Transportation and Distribution Management provides a comprehensive and practical exploration of the principles, operations, technologies, and strategies that shape modern transportation and distribution systems. The book examines how organizations can design, manage, and continuously improve the movement of goods across increasingly complex global supply networks. Covering both fundamental concepts and contemporary practices, the book addresses transportation modes, distribution network design, logistics operations, inventory and warehousing coordination, carrier and service management, transportation planning, performance measurement, and strategic decision-making. It also explores the growing role of digital technologies, data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and other innovations transforming transportation and distribution management. Particular attention is given to the challenges of managing global supply chains, including international logistics, uncertainty, disruptions, cost pressures, customer expectations, risk, resilience, and sustainability. By connecting operational principles with strategic perspectives, the book helps readers understand not only how transportation and distribution systems operate, but also why strategic management of these systems matters to overall supply chain success. Designed for students, academics, logistics and supply chain professionals, managers, and practitioners, this book offers a structured foundation for understanding and applying transportation and distribution management concepts in real-world environments.