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Papers On Public Transportation & The Freight Industry
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Taps For 'TAPS'? The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System & Transportation
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A 6 page report on the controversy-torn history of the oil pipeline traversing the Alaskan tundra, and the prospects for continuance of the consortium of oil companies, Alyeska, governing it. The report covers perspectives of economists, consumers, governmental agencies and the President, Alaskan officials, public, and native peoples, environmentalists, the oil industry, and oil company executives. The implications for the transportation sector of the economy are discussed. Bibiography lists more than a dozen sources.
Filename: Alask.wps
Paper Title: Taps For 'TAPS'? The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System & Transportation
Germany's Volkswagen Beetle
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A 12 page research paper which examines the history of the Third Reich's 'people's car'-the most popular car in automotive history-its legend and the reality, and how the new 'Bug' compares with the old. Although originally the brainchild of Hitler, the Volkswagen Beetle has taken on a new identity of its own. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Volksbug.wps
Paper Title: Germany's Volkswagen Beetle
Absenteeism in Public Businesses / The Problem for Miami-Dade Transit
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The problem of workplace absenteeism has had increasing relevance as more and more employees are afforded compensatory packages that include paid sick days and paid
personal days. For public institutions with limited budgets, the negotiations of employment contracts often revolves around discussions of the problem of absenteeism
and the impact on budgets, performance levels and departmental efficacy. This 15 page paper reflects the scope of the problem of absenteeism in public businesses, and then considers the problem as it applies to a specific department: the Miami-Dade Public Transit. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Miamdade.wps
Paper Title: Absenteeism in Public Businesses / The Problem for Miami-Dade Transit
Maglev Trains
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A 15 page paper discussing the maglev train. The first section of the paper discusses a bit of the history of trains in order to provide better understanding of the
trains of the present day as well as the future. Following that is a brief section discussing the particular mechanics of the generic maglev train. Individual trains, and there
relationship to various countries is then examined. Japan, Germany, and the Untied States are the countries who are the most active in the research and development of maglev
trains. this is followed by a section addressing problems and other additional information which is pertinent to maglev systems. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Maglev.wps
Paper Title: Maglev Trains
The 74th Street Subway Station
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This 5 page paper provides an analysis of one Queens subway station in terms of safety. The subject of crime in the NYC transit system is discussed in a general sense as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA18Sub.wps
Paper Title: The 74th Street Subway Station
The Computerized World of the Automobile
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A 47 page paper discussing the world of computers as it relates to the automobile. The history of the engine is discussed in order to give a basic amount of information in which to understand the changes that have occurred from an electronic viewpoint. This is followed by a detailed account of the automobile today which houses many different forms of electronic controls. The issues relating to the mechanics who must learn to work on the new automobiles is addressed. A section detailing some information regarding computerized design is included to illustrate where the computerization of automobiles
may well have begun which is followed by a section discussing the automobile of the tomorrow. Bibliography contains 17 sources.
Filename: Autocomp.wps
Paper Title: The Computerized World of the Automobile
A Proposal for Public Transportation Issues Involving Accidents in Santa Monica,
CA
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of public transportation problems in
Santa Monica, California, and presents a proposal for reducing the risks, as well as
penalizing the drivers who consistently involve themselves in accidents. Bibliography lists
3 sources.
Filename: RAbusa~1.wps
Paper Title: A Proposal for Public Transportation Issues Involving Accidents in Santa Monica,
CA
Addressing Research Problems in Transportation
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A 10 page paper
discussing the complexities of approaching a design for assessing the true environment effect
of transporting both people and products by auto or truck. The paper briefly discusses acid
rain and CO2 emissions, along with efforts to produce cleaner engines and cleaner fuels, with
efforts extending even to achieving driverless vehicles that have more uniform fuel usage.
Assessing full environmental cost includes beginning with placement of the roadway,
manufacture and use of the machinery used in construction, and other types of items. The
paper concludes that a linear programming approach can be beneficial for controlling for or
stripping out complicating variables. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KStranspProg.wps
Paper Title: Addressing Research Problems in Transportation
Air Transport of Hazardous Materials
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An 18 page paper discussing increasing regulation of air transport of hazardous materials, using primary lithium batteries and butane lighters as examples. Aviation authorities have moved to decrease risk in all areas, not only those appearing to be directly related to political pressures and the threat of terrorism. As hazardous materials are moved from one place to another and as manufacturing continues the trend of moving offshore, the movement of specific items becomes more frequent and therefore more open to accidents and transport-related problems. The current approach is to accept questionable items until it becomes apparent that these items should be transported by other means. The paper recommends that the government continue in this vein. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: KSairTranHazm.rtf
Paper Title: Air Transport of Hazardous Materials
Airport Master Plans: Overviews of Qatar's New Doha International Airport (DIA) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Ontario California
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A 6 page discussion of the importance of master plans in airport design and function. This paper provides insight into the specifics included in the
master plans for these two facilities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPairprt.rtf
Paper Title: Airport Master Plans: Overviews of Qatar's New Doha International Airport (DIA) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Ontario California
Airport Security
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This 10 page paper examines airport security since 9/11. How a new airport should be designed to consider both safety and comfort is discussed. Airport layout, equipment, employee checks and so forth are all topics included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA535Air.rtf
Paper Title: Airport Security
Airport Security, Long Lines And Solutions
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A 4 page paper identifies the reasons for those long lines that could take hours to get through. The writer asserts it is not just greater security since 9/11; there are other reasons. A recommendation dramatically speed the process is offered.
Filename: PGairsc2.rtf
Paper Title: Airport Security, Long Lines And Solutions
Analysis of Maersk Sealand’s Marketing and Political Position
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A 40 page paper assessing marketing activities at the world’s largest container shipper, Danish Maersk Sealand, which faces both challenges and opportunities for the future. This paper discusses strategy and marketing, and also assesses the company’s position within its industry. The ultimate purpose is to discuss current marketing communications and to make recommendations for the future; the recommended course of action is that of specifically addressing client companies’ surface shipping needs. Bibliography lists 50 sources.
Filename: KSmktgMaerskSea.rtf
Paper Title: Analysis of Maersk Sealand’s Marketing and Political Position
Analysis of the Automobile Industry
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13 pages. This paper will
be helpful to the student in researching the focus of the
automobile industry, specifically that of AB Volvo. The future
focus of the automobile industry as well as how the industry
compares when considering Michael Porter's Five Forces of
Competition analysis. The threat of new entrants, rivalry among
existing competitors, and threat of substitute products will be
discussed, as well as the bargaining power available to buyers
and suppliers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAvolvo3.wps
Paper Title: Analysis of the Automobile Industry
Boston's Green Line Subway / Controversy Over Its Continued Use
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In this 10 page research paper, the writer explores one of Boston's oldest subway lines. Specifically examined are the social and economic issues concerning its maintenance. Central to this discussion is an analysis of whether or not the Green Line Subway should continue to be operated in today's modern Boston. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Greenlin.wps
Paper Title: Boston's Green Line Subway / Controversy Over Its Continued Use
British Airways
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This 11 page paper is written in two –parts. The first part is an examination of the airline industry and how it has created change, this is outlined and then examined with the use of a PESST and a SWOT analysis. The second part of the paper looks at how British Airways has developed and adapted to competes in this changing environment. The Airlines strategy of differentiation and use of technology, supply chain management and innovation, to achieve efficiency and excellence included in this section. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEBritaw.rtf
Paper Title: British Airways
British Virgin Islands Tourism 2004 – 2005
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This 10 page paper is a statistical analysis of the types of tourist travel to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) between 2004 and 2005. The paper starts with an introduction and a methodology and then uses official statistics to create data that would be useful in any analysis of the tourists going to the BVI. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEBVItour.rtf
Paper Title: British Virgin Islands Tourism 2004 – 2005
Car Pooling: Not a Popular Option
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4 pages in length. Even
though ride sharing and car pooling can save people money in
transportation costs, they are simply not popular options in
today's modern society. Why is this? There are many reasons and
while some of the reasons are obvious, some of the other reasons
might surprise you. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: JGAcarpl.wps
Paper Title: Car Pooling: Not a Popular Option
Case Study : Hours Of Service & Driver Fatigue
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A 40 page paper, including, table of contents, executive summary, illustrations and appendices, based on a case presented by the student. The issue is how the new hours of service regulations will impact a specific short-haul company with a fleet of 500 trucks. The HOS regulations and the use of electronic record-keeping devices are reviewed and included in the paper. A comprehensive analysis of the impact of HOS is provided, which includes numerous calculations to compare weekly and annual payroll under exiting HOS and under the new HOS. Alternative actions are discussed. Other issues discussed include a description and the value of using automated routing programs, and benefits of using automatic on-board record-keeping systems that also include GPS. Specific products are mentioned. A price comparison is included for a Class 3 truck with and without the automatic on-board system. The issue of driver fatigue is discussed in terms of sleep apnea with a recommendation to test all driver applicants for this condition. Statistical data included. 4 Tables/Illustrations are included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGtrck2.rtf
Paper Title: Case Study : Hours Of Service & Driver Fatigue
Chicago's L Trains
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This 5 page paper delves into the history of this famous train line and how it quickly became a part of Chicago's culture. Several aspects are explored.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA 109L.wps
Paper Title: Chicago's L Trains
Cockpit Design: The Importance of Ergonomics and Consistency Between Models
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An 8 page discussion of the factors which enter into cockpit design. This paper reviews the aeronautical industry to contend that ergonomics are a growing concern or such design. An ergonomically designed cockpit can reduce or eliminate a variety of pilot errors as can consistency between a manufacturers various models. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcockpt.rtf
Paper Title: Cockpit Design: The Importance of Ergonomics and Consistency Between Models
Collaboration Within the Automotive Inbound Material Transport and Logistics Industry
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This 20 page paper examines the way that problems currently facing the many industries, including the automotive industry, regarding the inbound logistics. Increasing costs and inefficiencies are reducing profits for the carriers and sellers and increasing costs for the buyers, while many lorries travel empty on the roads. This paper considers how these inefficiencies are being tackled. The paper concentrates on the automotive industry and how the efficiencies can be enhanced in Europe. The paper includes initiatives such as the European Logistics Users Providers and Enablers Group (ELUPEG). The bibliography cites 25 sources.
Filename: TElogistics.rtf
Paper Title: Collaboration Within the Automotive Inbound Material Transport and Logistics Industry
Consideration of Ports West of the United Kingdom
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This 14 page report style paper considers a fictitious company which ships good from the Far East to the United Kingdom. The return journeys have not been profitable and they are now considering adopting a route travelling back to the east by way of the Americas. This paper examines five ports that may be suitable to be used, looking at their logistical position, capacity, economic situation as well as the goods that are imported and exported at the ports. The paper then goes on to consider the practical requirements of the shipping firm if it is to undertake this new strategy and the importance of long term relationships with customers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEshippg.wps
Paper Title: Consideration of Ports West of the United Kingdom
Cruising to Puerto Rico
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A 6 page paper containing slide contents and speaker notes for a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation promoting the addition of weekend cruises between Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. The presentation has many pictures from Puerto Rico. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KStravPuRicoPPT.rtf
Paper Title: Cruising to Puerto Rico
Cruising to Puerto Rico
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A 23 page marketing plan for a weekend-length cruise route between Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. It is the mission of the venture to increase tourism in Puerto Rico, enabling each country to take advantage of its neighbor's tourist trade. The ultimate goal is that weekend cruise visitors will note the surroundings and accommodations, and return for on-land visits in the future. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KStravPuRico.rtf
Paper Title: Cruising to Puerto Rico
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