Can US Transportation Industries Meet the Global Challenge?

In: International journal of physical distribution and logistics management, Band 20, Heft 4, S. 31-36

Abstract

As American firms formulate competitive strategies
for the 1990s and beyond they are realising that
significant profit opportunities exist outside the
United States. As managers deal with globalising
their logistics systems to support overseas marketing
efforts transportation becomes an extremely
important factor. The readiness of the US
transportation system to support the growing global
logistics needs of American business is examined.
The authors conclude that with few exceptions
the US international freight transport industry
cannot meet the challenges presented by the rapid
globalisation of the marketplace.