In this age of hi-tech
communication and transportation, there are several alternative means to
ship the belongings as well as people. With increasing fuel costs and
importance of timely deliveries, a number of factors have also to be
kept in mind while moving the goods or people.
Before the process of selection of a transportation mode starts, a few
important tasks that have to be done are:
- Preparation of a full inventory of the stock.
- Measurement of total weight and volume of the material to be
transported
- Type of goods to be moved
- Time availability
Sometimes, a combination of transportation modes works best for a
particular situation, and there are a couple of factors to consider. The
merits and demerits of all the moving options should be first decided.
The Three Modes of Transportation are:
Once the mode of transportation has been selected, the second step
is the selection of means of transportation, as all these categories
further offer a number of options.
The choice of mode of transportation differs from case to case and
depends on the customer's priorities.
Some of the factors that influence the decision making:
- Cost
- Convenience
- Time Taken
- Carrying Capacity
- Effectiveness
