QUALITY SHOULD GUIDE

The author presents his views on what makes a successful transportation system. He suggests the following goals: (1) Better and better service--more dependable delivery; (2) Lower and lower cost to the carrier; (3) Better quality of life for employees of carriers and shippers; and (4) Protection of the environment.

• Corporate Authors:

  Regular Common Carrier Conference, ATA

  2200 Mill Road, Suite 350
  Alexandria, VA  United States  22314-4677
• Authors:
  • Deming, W E
• Publication Date: 1990-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 12
• Serial:
  • TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE UPDATE
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Carriers; Cost control; Delivery service; Environmental protection; Management; Policy; Quality of life; Quality of service; Strategic planning; Traffic managers; Transportation system management
• Uncontrolled Terms: Shippers
• Old TRIS Terms: Management policies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Environment; Highways; Policy;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00608711
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1991 12:00AM