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PSM 310
Is the approach through which goods are moved from one point to another where are needed.
Transport is possible through land, air or water, which are called the different modes of transport. On land we use trucks,
tractors, etc., to carry goods; train, bus, cars etc. to carry passengers. In air, we find aero planes, helicopters to carry
passengers as well as goods. Similarly in water we find ships, steamers, etc., to carry goods and passengers. All these are
known as various means of transport.
The modes of transport can be broadly divided into three categories: Land transport, Water transport and Air transport.
Advantages:
• Have ability to deliver goods directly to the consignee (customer) very fast.
• Highly flexible – routes and loading routines can be easily altered, operate day and night. Frequent, scheduled delivery can be done.
• It is cheaper and quick for a short distance.
• Consignment reaches the doorsteps of the customer (door-to-door service). Road is not limited to a fixed route/terminal.
• Low capital cost investment – for own fleet as compared to other modes like rail, air, pipeline.
Disadvantages:
• Higher operating costs – due to high energy consumption.
• Limited carrying capacity-Legislation limit dimensions and gross mass of vehicles.
• High safety and security risk - vulnerable to hijacking, accidents, or theft.
• High environmental impact- create noise and air pollutions.
• Affected by road conditions e.g. traffic congestion kills reliability and punctuality of road transport, road closure lasting several hours, etc.
• Can be affected by weather conditions in areas with severe climatic conditions e.g. heavy fog and snowfalls.
d) Ropeway transport
Ropeway refers to a mode of transport, which connects two places on the hills, or across a valley or river. In the hilly
areas, trolleys move on wheels connected to a rope and are used for carrying passengers or goods, especially building
materials, food, etc. The famous ‘Uran Khatola Jagdamba’ in Gujarat that carries pilgrims to the temple
i. Coastal Shipping - In this transport, ships ply between the main ports of a country. This helps in home trade, and also in
carrying passengers within the country.
ii. Overseas shipping - In this transport, ships ply between different countries separated by sea or ocean. It is mainly used
for promotion and development of international trade. It is economical means of transport to carry heavy machines and
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Advantages:
1. It is the cheapest mode as it move large volume of goods over longer distance.
2. Heavy and bulk goods or any kind of goods are transported by this mode.
3. Sea transport offers a very safe and secure service
4. No traffic congestion on the open sea
Disadvantages:
1. It can deliver wherever there is seaport capable of receiving ships.
2. It is the slowest mode and unsuitable for emergency or highly tight deadline.
3. Need huge capital fund.
4. May be affected by climatic condition (bad weather) and delay freight.
5. It is difficult for buyer to control transit time
• Uniformity of fleet;
• Warranties;
iii. Insurance
• Careful consideration should be given to the form of insurance selected for the vehicles belonging to the organization. The
minimum legal requirements must always be complied with; this is usually at least third-party cover.
• To ensure compliance with the vehicle insurance requirements, all personnel using operation vehicles under the
responsibility of the organization must be fully conversant with accident and incident reporting procedures for vehicles
and personal injury.
Personnel requirements: the insurance cover for personnel will depend on the type of policy the organization takes to cover
its vehicles: third party fire and theft, comprehensive or liability insurance.
Note: Rent or Outsource: insurance coverage for leased or outsourced vehicles will be dependent upon what the
organization negotiates with the service provider. The organization will either adopt the service providers insurance as-is or
adopt it with amendments. An alternative is to completely outsource the fleet management, but again the type of insurance
will be dependent upon what is negotiated with the service provider.
A vehicle or asset lease is a contract by which one party lets vehicles or assets to another party for a specified period of time.
A lease is a written agreement by which one party agrees to let another party have the use of specified assets for a period of
time for a fixed amount of money.
▪ Remain with the leasing company or entity, but the rights for use are passed on to the lessee for the period of the lease;
▪ in other cases, at the expiry of the lease, the ownership is transferred to the lessee; and
▪ The ownership remains with the lessee, but management of some aspects such as maintenance, could remain with the
leasing company depending on negotiations.
However internal leasing is different. The organization itself owns the vehicles which are centrally managed and issued to
programs on a cost recovery basis. Organizations therefore budget for leasing costs only.
In recent times commercial organizations have designed automated control systems and other approaches to vehicle management. Simple
management systems can be designed in-house for internal use to provide a good analysis of the vehicles and driver performance.
Vehicle management systems are structured in a way that enables the capturing of information on various aspects of fleet usage, maintenance
and operations. For example:
▪ distances travelled;
▪ destinations reached;
▪ fuel consumption;
Vehicles are regularly maintained for optimum performance, and kept in good repair. In emergency situations the
Logistician is sometimes tasked with the responsibility of managing the vehicle fleet. To streamline vehicle
management the FM should put in place a simple process. Such a process could entail the following:
Maintenance Options
1. "In house maintenance" – performed using the facilities and staff of the organisation.
Maintenance Planning
Whichever maintenance options is followed, vehicle maintenance schedules must be drawn up together with, and
published by the FM as part of the vehicle planning. All members of the management team must make a commitment
to respecting the scheduled dates for maintenance.
Preventative maintenance
This is done on a ongoing basis. This type of maintenance addresses the basic things that could cause a problem in
vehicles if they are not properly maintained. The Logistician or FM develops an inspection check-list to be used by all
drivers as a guide.
Each day, the first driver to use a vehicle will inspect the vehicle using the check-list.
Routine maintenance
This type of maintenance is done on a monthly basis. It may cover the following:
i. the vehicle supervisor should periodically organize a test drive each vehicle and report on its condition and also ensure that normal/regular service has been done for all vehicles;
ii. tyres: any abnormal wearing should be reported to the FM; and
Selection of Garage
Based on the organization's needs, the criteria for selection of the right garage are set with the input of the Logistics officer and the FM, keeping in mind the organizations approved
procurement procedures. For example the minimum requirements may include:
• services offered;
• accessibility/location;
• credit facilities;
• satisfactory References;
• financial stability;
• repair/service costs;
Should the organization decide to manage its vehicle maintenance in-house, certain fast moving spares are recommended for stocking. This reduces vehicle
down-time.
The number of vehicles owned by the organization will determine the purchase of these parts and equipment.
• when the vehicle attains the stipulated mileage or years for disposal;
The disposal procedure applied for vehicles will apply for all other assets such as:
Legislature and security requirements are country specific and may relate to:
• size of vehicles;
Some organizations manage their own routine minor repairs and vehicle service workshops.
• completed risk assessments and action taken where risks are highlighted, i.e. warning tape on raised flooring;
• inductions;
• Availability of and mandatory use of safety equipment such a goggles, boots, gloves, etc.
There are five areas specific to transport management where local health and safety procedures will
probably need to be agreed and documented by the fleet technical staff:
1. Fuel stores
4. Vehicle workshops