| Description |
1 online resource (100 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file PDF |
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polychrome |
| Series |
SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. PoliMI SpringerBriefs,
2282-2585
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SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology. PoliMI SpringerBriefs.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword I; Foreword II; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; 1 Transport and Logistics in a Globalizing World: An Appraisal; Abstract ; 1.1 The Logistics Revolution; 1.2 Globalization; 1.2.1 Internationalization Strategies; 1.3 Aim; 1.4 The Transport and Logistics Industry; 1.5 The Structure of the Book; References; 2 Location Determinants of Transport and℗ Logistics FDIs. A Focus on China and℗ Italy; Abstract ; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Theoretical Framework; 2.3 The Case of China; 2.3.1 Empirical Investigation; 2.4 The Case of Italy; 2.4.1 Empirical Investigation; 2.5 Conclusions; References. |
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3 Integration Strategies and the Related Drivers. A Focus on Inward FDIs in ItalyAbstract ; 3.1 The Integration Strategies in Transport and Logistics; 3.2 The Main Drivers; 3.3 A Focus on the Italian Case; 3.4 Conclusions; References; 4 Domestic and Foreign Logistics Firms. How Heterogeneity Affects Firm Performance; Abstract ; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Literature Review Focusing on the Manufacturing Industry; 4.3 Literature Review Focusing on the Service, and℗ Transport & Logistics Industries; 4.4 Conclusions; References. |
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5 The Effects of Manufacturing Internationalization on Transport and Logistics. Empirical Evidence on ItalyAbstract ; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Theoretical Framework; 5.3 Empirical Evidence; 5.3.1 Logistics Labour Demand: The Case of the Italian NUTS2 Regions; 5.4 Concluding Remarks; References; 6 Conclusions; Abstract ; 6.1 Review of the Arguments; 6.2 Policy Implications and Further Research; References; Appendix: The LogINT Database; Index. |
| Summary |
Globalization of the economy, fragmentation of the production process, increasing externalization of TNCs activities through their global value chains and the widespread adoption of Just-in-Time have increased the flows of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished products, with a direct effect on the transport and logistics industry. This industry, indeed, plays a key role in connecting the different import and export markets and the vertically disaggregated components of production system, which are widespread in the world. The existing literature on transport and logistics is mainly focused on engineering research, transportation economics and management studies, disregarding the view of regional economics, which relates with the impact of economics on space, and therefore, on the impact of internationalisation on a specific industry - transport and logistics and its effects on space. The present book aims to fill the gap in the existing literature by presenting the state of the art of the impact of globalisation and internationalisation of the economy on this industry and focusing on the case of Italy. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Logistics.
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Logistics. |
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Management of specific areas. |
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Political economy. |
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Engineering: general. |
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mariotti, Ilaria. Transport and Logistics in a Globalizing World : A Focus on Italy. Cham : Springer International Publishing, ©2014 9783319000107 |
| ISBN |
9783319000114 (electronic book) |
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331900011X (electronic book) |
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3319000101 |
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9783319000107 |
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9783319000107 |
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9783319000121 (print) |
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3319000128 |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-3-319-00011-4 |
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