Contemporary Physical Distribution and LogisticsMacmillan, 1986 - 648 pages |
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Page 120
... pipeline system in the United States is not evenly dispersed throughout the country . Texas has one quarter of all the nation's pipeline mileage , and Oklahoma , Kansas , and Illinois combined have another quarter . In 1984 the oil pipeline ...
... pipeline system in the United States is not evenly dispersed throughout the country . Texas has one quarter of all the nation's pipeline mileage , and Oklahoma , Kansas , and Illinois combined have another quarter . In 1984 the oil pipeline ...
Page 121
... pipeline that appears to have significant po- tential is the slurry pipeline , which can be used to transport bulk products . Several steps are involved . The product is ground into a powder , mixed with water , and sent through the ...
... pipeline that appears to have significant po- tential is the slurry pipeline , which can be used to transport bulk products . Several steps are involved . The product is ground into a powder , mixed with water , and sent through the ...
Page 122
... Pipeline Problem Areas . Although the pipeline industry is healthy , it does have some problem areas . The recent concern for ecology and environmen- tal protection has greatly increased the cost of pipeline construction . Many of the ...
... Pipeline Problem Areas . Although the pipeline industry is healthy , it does have some problem areas . The recent concern for ecology and environmen- tal protection has greatly increased the cost of pipeline construction . Many of the ...
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Distribution and Logistics | 1 |
Physical Distribution and Logistics | 8 |
Logistics and the Firm | 36 |
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