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Accession Number:
AD1167827
Title:
Questionable Practices In The Selection Of Transportation Services For Small Lots Of Hazardous Or Sensitive Cargo
Report Date:
1983-05-31
Abstract:
The Department of Defense spends several million dollars a year to transport small lots of hazardous or sensitive cargo. Truck and air taxi operators actively compete for this cargo. Despite the similarities in the truck and air taxi prices and service, DOD routed far more cargo to trucks than to air taxis. Also, more business was routed to one air taxi than to the others. Consequently, DOD lost opportunities to purchase the least cost, best service available. The problems resulted because routing technicians did not have the data they needed, did not use all the data available, or ignored certain criteria established for selecting the mode and carrier to be used.
Document Type:
Conference:
Journal:
Pages:
32
File Size:
2.64MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
