The logistics of transport in the Western Amazon: challenges, limitations and importance for the development of the State of Roraima

This paper aims to provide a diagnosis of logistics in Western Amazonia and its implications for the development of the state of Roraima. Initially, for better elucidate the basic knowledge about the logistics, make some preliminary considerations on this important tool for organizational management...

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Autor: Passos, Luís Henrique Santos
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal de Roraima (UFRR)
Repositorio:Revista de Administração de Roraima - RARR
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:oai.revista.ufrr.br:article/1723
Acceso en línea:https://revista.ufrr.br/adminrr/article/view/1723
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Logistics
western Amazonia
scenario
corredor
prospects.
Logística
Amazônia Ocidental
cenário
corredores
perspectivas.
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Sumario:This paper aims to provide a diagnosis of logistics in Western Amazonia and its implications for the development of the state of Roraima. Initially, for better elucidate the basic knowledge about the logistics, make some preliminary considerations on this important tool for organizational management, seeking to highlight the main aspects of the subject. It is said about the logistics scenario Amazon, especially Amazon Ociental, comprising the states of Amazonas, Acre, Rondônia and Roraima, highlighting the most important aspects that influence the logistical components of this region. Highlights the importance that the Amazonian rivers exert as logistics corridors for the northern region. Addresses are the main challenges for the logistics enfretados Amazon, highlighting the view of many experts in logistics in the Amazon. Emphasizes the logistics as an important factor for the development of Roraima, seeking to uplift the outlook also next to business class for the state's future.