CHAPTER 23 Delivery and transport systems Transport Delivery

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CHAPTER 23 Delivery and transport systems

CHAPTER 23 Delivery and transport systems

Transport / Delivery Systems 1. 2. 3. 4. A good transport and delivery system

Transport / Delivery Systems 1. 2. 3. 4. A good transport and delivery system is essential to ensure: Safe and timely delivery of raw materials to manufacturers. Safe and timely delivery of finished goods to wholesalers, retailers and consumers. Safe and efficient transportation of goods into and out of the country. Easy access for all people to and from their place of work.

Factors to consider when choosing a delivery system Cost Reliability Convenience Speed Type of

Factors to consider when choosing a delivery system Cost Reliability Convenience Speed Type of good being delivered Destination

Road Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Fast over short distances 1. Subject to traffic congestion

Road Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Fast over short distances 1. Subject to traffic congestion 2. Bad weather may cause delays 3. Slow over long distances 2. Relatively cheap 3. Goods loaded and unloaded once only, thus reducing insurance costs 4. Not subject to timetables 4. Not suitable for bulky products

Rail Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Fast over long distances 1. Usually subject to timetable

Rail Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Fast over long distances 1. Usually subject to timetable 2. Fixed routes only 2. Suitable for cheap and bulky goods 3. Not subject to traffic congestion 4. Reliable and safe 3. Must be used in conjunction with another means of transport 4. Expensive over short distances

Sea Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Suitable for bulky goods 1. Slow over long distances

Sea Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Suitable for bulky goods 1. Slow over long distances 2. Cheap over long distances 2. Must be used in conjunction with another means of transport 3. Suitable for containers 3. Subject to weather conditions 4. There are many 4. Usually subject to specialised ships suitable for timetable different goods

Air Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Fast over long distances 1. Expensive, especially over short

Air Transport Advantages Disadvantages 1. Fast over long distances 1. Expensive, especially over short distances 2. Suitable for small expensive goods 3. Safe 2. Subject to weather conditions 3 Unsuitable for bulky goods 4. Must be used in conjunction with another means of transport 5. Additional handling of goods can increase insurance costs

Pipelines A pipeline is a system of inter -connected pipes that transports gases or

Pipelines A pipeline is a system of inter -connected pipes that transports gases or liquids, usually over long distances. Advantages Disadvantages 1. Cheap to operate 2. Very good safety record 1. Expensive to set up 2. Suitable for gases and liquids only

Reading a Distance Table Calculate the number of kilometres travelled in a journey from

Reading a Distance Table Calculate the number of kilometres travelled in a journey from Dundalk to Tralee, from there to Galway and then back to Dundalk to Tralee = 346 kilometres Tralee to Galway = 162 kilometres Galway to Dundalk = 238 kilometres Total = 746 kilometres

Terms Used in Association with Transport Tachographs are devices installed on commercial vehicles that

Terms Used in Association with Transport Tachographs are devices installed on commercial vehicles that record the vehicle’s speed and the length of time that it is moving or stationary. Roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ferries are ships designed to allow cars and fully loaded trucks to drive directly onto and off them. Load on/load off (LO /LO ) ferries are ships designed to allow goods to be lifted on to and off them, e. g. by cranes. A common carrier is an individual or company that transports goods or people for a fee.

Terms Used in Association with Transport A courier is a person or company that

Terms Used in Association with Transport A courier is a person or company that delivers documents and small, valuable packages by hand. Freight refers to goods being transported. Carriage is the cost of transporting goods. A pallet is a specially designed platform, usually wooden, on to which a large quantity of goods can be loaded to make it easy to move them. A forklift is an easily manoeuvrable transport device with two protruding rigid steel bars that can be raised and lowered. It is used to move pallets. Containers are large metal boxes used to store goods that are to be transported. The containers are sealed after the goods have been placed in them. They are then loaded on to trucks or ships for transportation.