Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective

Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective, 10th Edition, introduces higher education students to the fundamental principles governing physical movement within supply chain networks. Written by Robert A. Novack, Brian Gibson, and Yoshinori Suzuki, this textbook examines the central role of transportation in connecting global commercial operations.

The authors structure the material to balance micro and macro perspectives across logistics systems. Specific subject areas include the strategic movement of goods, operational fuel and energy management, and the broader economic and environmental impacts of freight transport networks.

Designed for transportation management learners, the text connects core distribution concepts to overarching commercial strategy. It delivers a structured foundation for academic courses focused on logistics infrastructure and international physical distribution.