GMS 450 Midterm: MIDTERMPRESENTATIONSNOTES GMS
10 Dec 2013
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No forms of motorized transportation existed did exist through silk road (very limited) Animal labour for land transport and wind for maritime transport. The first commercial rail line linked manchester to liverpool in 1830 (40 miles distance) In 1830:2000 miles of canals in britain and by 1850: 4250 miles. Increase in ship sizes > 70% drop in freight rates. Internal combustion engine (four stroke engine by daimler) The consolidation of the service economy expanded the demand for parcel service 1975 - ups was granted the right to be a common carrier for all. 48 states - ups expanded from coast to coast initially in canada and europe. 1940"s to 1960"s- ups expanded due to the shortage of fuel and rubber. 1987- ups was servicing almost every address in north america. 1907 - founded by james casey under the name american. 1913 - the first delivery by a model t ford vehicle. 1930"s - ups expanded to oakland and california.
