The word "transport" suggests an
image of juggernauts, diesel fumes and
transport cafes. But for some time
now there has been an increasing
appreciation of the role of transport
and its far-reaching effects on overall
company planning — not only in
relation to costs but also in its
impact on sales and marketing. But
planning an effective transport
system cannot be viewed in isolation;
it must be regarded as part of the
overall total distribution concept.
Transport is by no means a
negligible aspect of the economy;
01 the gross domestic product,
currently running at £65,000m.,
somewhere betweeen 3% and 5%
of this figure is accounted for by
transport.