Synopses & Reviews
This unique, single volume dictionary aims to make sense of the language of generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of the legal terms and definitions, that has grown up around the transport and logistics industries. * Provides clear, unambiguous definitions of some 3000 terms, abbreviations and acronyms. * Endorsed by the Institute of Logistics and Transport. * Ideal for the American Export Manager: UK and European Union terms covered. A work of reference for everyone in the sector from newcomers to senior management. Freight transport and logistics operations have become so technically sophisticated that a whole language of generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of legal terms and definitions, has been generated. Vehicle manufacturers now strive to find new terms to describe technical achievements and new products, while legislators give such long titles to new regulations that they have to be identified as acronyms. Furthermore, recent developments in logistics and supply chain concepts have spawned a plethora of management concepts and new IT terms, initials and acronyms. The aim of this dictionary is to identify these terms and, in clear, unambiguous English, provide accurate descriptions and definitions. With some 3000 terms, abbreviations and acronyms included this is the most comprehensive dictionary of its type currently available. It will prove valuable to readers from all sectors and at all levels from students and junior staff to top management, all of whom may need to source the meaning or relevance of industry terms not generally found in standard English language dictionaries.
Synopsis
Freight transport and logistics operations have become so technically sophisticated that a whole language of generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of legal terms and definitions, has been generated. Vehicle manufactures now strive to find new terms to describe technical achievements and new products. The aim of this dictionary is to identify these terms and, in clear, unambiguous English, provide accurate descriptions and definitions. This dictionary is a unique source of reference for anyone connected with logistics and transport, whether they are experienced managers or newcomers to the industry.
Synopsis
This unique, single volume dictionary aims to make sense of the language of generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of the legal terms and definitions, that has grown up around the transport and logistics industries.