Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective, 9th Edition by Robert A. Novack provides a comprehensive exploration of transportation’s pivotal role in global supply chains. This essential text equips readers with a solid understanding of this critical and complex component, delving into its fundamental importance for both companies and society. You will gain insight into the intricate environment of transportation services, examining the operating and service characteristics, cost structures, and the multifaceted challenges faced by transportation providers. The 9th Edition places a strong emphasis on critical transportation management issues, offering valuable insights into the strategic activities and challenges inherent in moving goods through the supply chain. Staying current with the latest developments, this edition prominently features global topics, including up-to-date coverage of hard and soft technologies, alongside in-depth discussions on fuel, energy, managerial, economic, and environmental considerations. Published by Cengage Learning, with ISBN-10 9781337406642 and ISBN-13 978-1337406642, this edition was released on March 19, 2018.