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

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

Comparison of Management and Operations in Liner and Tramp Shipping
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Tramp and liner shipping are different segments of the shipping industry with both similar and different management concerns, This 8 page paper compares the different management and operational issues of the these two segments of the shipping industry. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TElinertramp.rtf