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Can integrated conflict management systems (ICMSs) be fully and successfully integrated in unionized workplaces? This article proposes best‐practice guidelines based on new field research. It argues that integration is possible and beneficial for unions and organizations, but that certain considerations must be addressed to ensure that ICMSs complement and support unions' roles in the workplace rather than act as substitutes. When ICMSs are introduced and maintained collaboratively in a way that engages unions as key co‐owners of such systems, the article suggests they can ultimately be made more effective and resilient than when implemented in nonunion settings.

Reduced manning has long been an aspiration for navies, due to manpower shortages and a desire to reduce through life costs, whilst the requirements for mission capable, effective and flexible vessels have continued to grow with the evolution of military operations. The challenge for industry is to provide a naval platform with increased capability and agility, whilst embracing sufficient automation to support a reduced complement. An Integrated Platform Management System can provide the answer to many of the challenges posed by a lean manned platform. However, to fully exploit the benefits of such a system, the operator characteristics and supporting technology must be fully considered. In terms of Integrated Platform Management System design, a truly distributed architecture, extensive system integration, intuitive alarms and warning policies, and the inclusion of remote alarm panels with paging systems, can all help to tackle the reduced manning challenge. As technology evolves so will the ability to optimize ships' operations and develop new ways of achieving mission objectives whilst addressing the reduced manning challenge. There are a number of themes currently driving innovation in the maritime market, such as remote support initiatives, most prevalent in the commercial maritime sector. Furthermore, the adoption of intelligent systems, such as smart valves, can offer significant benefits against the background of ever reducing manning levels.

An essential part of any logistics system is the information flow related to the physical transactions. Without accurate and timely information the logistics system cannot respond efficiently and in a co‐ordinated way. Traditionally information systems in most companies have developed in a relatively unplanned, evolutionary way with little thought given to the inter‐relationships between the various subsystems. Manual systems have gradually been automated as the computer becomes more widespread, but the computerised operating units have normally been treated as independent subsystems. The next step in the development process is, however, to attempt to integrate all the inter‐related subsystems into an overall logistics information system. In this article we will focus on the general structure of the logistics information system (LIS), the interactions between the various subsystems, and the implications of integrating the system. The purpose is to present a conceptual framework around which an integrated logistics information system can be developed.

The paper focuses on three main issues. First, an attempt is made to define more clearly alternative approaches to the development of integrated distribution systems. There follows a discussion of some of the primary reasons or causes for increased management interest in effective distribution during the 1950s and 1960s.

The book highlights the transportation ecosystems and its management with underlying technologies for futuristic freight and passenger movement. The contents include contributions on climate change impact on transportation infrastructure, enhancing multimodal transportation, solar energy in railways, managing public transportation with technology, among others. It also includes chapters of newly developed technologies for the intelligent transport system. This book is a useful guide to those working in academia and industry in transportation technology.