The Assignment – select and review an current article or case addressing railroad management in the 21st century.

Resources:

Using the Internet select an article or case less than 5 years old to review and complete attached worksheet.

Suggested websites for your article review-

• https://www.insidesources.com/trains-moving-american-goods-more-efficiently-and-more-safely-than-ever-before/ (opens in a new window)
• https://www.citylab.com/life/2014/10/a-complete-guide-to-the-future-of-us-freight-movement/381012/  (opens in a new window)
• https://www.aar.org/article/the-future-of-rail/  (opens in a new window)
• https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2017/sep/oliver-wyman-transport-and-logistics-2017/operations/disruption-the-future-of-rail-freight.html  (opens in a new window)
• https://www.smartrailworld.com/9-major-factors-shaping-the-future-of-the-rail-industry  (opens in a new window)
  

  LOG 125 Article Summary Worksheet

  Name: Enter Name (5 points)

  Date: Select Date (use arrow to select current date)

  Directions: Complete below Article Summary Worksheet

  Select Module Assignment # Module 4

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  1. Briefly state the main idea presented in the article: (Max 10 points)

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  2. Identify and summarize the most important information (i.e., ideas, facts, etc.) presented in the article (at least 50 words). (Max 10 points)

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  3. What were the most surprising/interesting things you found by reading the article (provide at least 3): (Max 30 points)

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  4. Provide at least two (2) questions; you have after reading the article? (Max 30 points)

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  5. What logistics/transportation management key words did you find reading the article? Identify at least three key words and provide the definition. (Max 15 points)

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