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TRL3701 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2024 (526029) - DUE 9 May 2024
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- TRL3701 (TRL3701)
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- University Of South Africa
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TRL3701ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 1 2024
(526029) - DUE 9
MAY 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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, TRL3701 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2024 (526029) - DUE 9
May 2024
Transportation is the link between the processes of sourcing raw materials
and transporting the final goods to the final customer. Historically, and still in
most rural areas of Southern Africa, people use donkey carts and horses as a
mode of transportation to move goads around or travel between places.
Making use of public transportation involves various processes such as fleet
management, scheduling, route planning, dispatching and finally staff
planning. The process of transportation management is complex due to the
nature of the goods or people that are transported.
1. Explain the relevance of transportation planning in both the
government and the private sector. (15)
Transportation planning plays a crucial role in both the government and the
private sector due to its multifaceted impact on economic, social, and
environmental aspects. Here's how it's relevant to both:
Economic Efficiency: Transportation planning ensures the smooth movement of
goods and people, which is essential for economic activities. In the private
sector, efficient transportation reduces costs associated with logistics, inventory
management, and distribution. For businesses, optimizing transportation routes
and modes can lead to savings in fuel, labor, and time. In the government
sector, transportation planning supports economic development by facilitating
trade, access to markets, and attracting investments. Efficient transportation
infrastructure enhances productivity, competitiveness, and economic growth.
Infrastructure Development: Both government and private sectors invest in
transportation infrastructure development. Governments plan and fund major
infrastructure projects like roads, railways, ports, and airports to improve
connectivity and accessibility. Private companies invest in their transportation
networks to ensure efficient supply chains and distribution channels.
Transportation planning involves identifying infrastructure needs, prioritizing
investments, and coordinating development projects to meet current and future
demands.
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