The last three sections have been reordered with Challenges to Transport Geography becoming the last chapter (#10). Methods and cases studies have been reformulated as appendixes (A & B). This enables a better continuity of the text, leaving supporting material at the end.
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The configuration of value chains (new page)
Added a page discussing the main possible configurations of value chains and the respective challenges they are facing; massification, consolidation, deconsolidation and distribution.
Continue readingPlanning the future of transportation (CBC Radio Interview)
I appear on a CBC (@sparkcbc; Canadian Radio) podcast concerning the future of transportation. The interview can be accessed using the link below. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/planning-the-future-of-transportation-think-sustainability-social-equity-experts-say-1.5738909
Continue readingCosmetic improvements to the web site
The Geography of Transport Systems has been upgraded with a new theme offering a clearer visual interface and more consistent with the cover of the published 5th edition. This particularly includes the color palette.
Continue readingDimensions of trade facilitation (new page)
Provided a primer about the three core dimensions of trade facilitation; integration, distribution and transactions.
Continue readingThe rationale for trade (new page)
Added a primer explaining the rationale for trade, which is articulated around the concepts of necessity, convenience, scarcity and abundance.
Continue readingBottlenecks to logistics policy (new page)
Added a new page in the Transport Policy section detailing the four major bottlenecks to logistics policy (capacity, operations, institutions and labor).
Continue readingCompetitive advantages of multinational corporations
An overview of the main competitive factors of multinational corporations compared to corporations that are more domestically constrained.
Continue readingFreight transportation and value chains (update)
Completed the update and revision of the section covering value chains, including graphic elements. Please feel free to use the material for educational purposes in supply chain management.
Continue readingGlobal production networks and location strategies (update)
Discuss the differences between multidomestic and globally integrated production networks.
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