Transport and logistics in a globalizing world : a focus on Italy /: a focus on Italy. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ilaria Mariotti.
• Authors: Mariotti, Ilaria
• 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. 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. 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.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Germany : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (100 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 355.411; Engineering; Logistics; HISTORY -- Military -- Other; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science; Logistics; Civil & Environmental Engineering; Engineering & Applied Sciences; Civil Engineering; Engineering; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Operations Management; Regional/Spatial Science; Business & Economics -- Production & Operations Management; Business & Economics -- Urban & Regional; Management of specific areas; Political economy; Engineering economy; Production management; Regional economics; Technology & Engineering -- General; Engineering: general; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319000114; 3319000101; 9783319000107
• Related ISBNs: 331900011X; 9783319000107
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.; Note: Print version record.
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