Analyzing the gap between the QOS demanded by PT users and QOS supplied by service operators

This research evaluated the effectiveness of tendered bus public transportation (PT) in improving the attractiveness of that service in order to promote sustainable mobility. This was accomplished by characterizing the gap between the quality of service (QOS) supplied by contract regimes and that which is demanded by passengers. Analysis of a customer satisfaction survey aimed at bus users provided insight into their ranking of 14 QOS parameters while 13 active service contracts were analyzed for their impact on QOS. In-depth interviews with relevant experts completed the complex narrative that is Israel’s policy of privatization in PT. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses helped identify those QOS parameters most in demand by passengers and impacted by contracts. The results show that the gap is minimal, high demand parameters receive increased priority in contracts. In addition this research documented an evolution in the method contracts employed to provide QOS. Late model contracts define an increasingly higher minimum QOS; but also strongly limit the operator’s ability to make service changes. This is a trend which should improve QOS in Israel but reduce the incentive for operator enacted QOS initiatives. Despite its obvious success to date, it might be time to change again the contract regime for the provision of competitive bus services in Israel.     

浅析工程量清单计价模式下的“无标底”招投标

推行工程量清单计价模式下的无标底招投标是我国工程招投标体制改革发展的方向和趋势。文章阐述了推行工程量清单计价模式下无标底招投标是市场经济必然要求，分析了无标底招投标的优点，以及在我国全面实行无标底招投标应具备的条件，并总结了实行无标底招投标的意义。     

公路施工招投标存在的问题及相应对策

在由计划经济向市场经济转轨过程中，由于指导思想及具体操作的偏差，公路施工招投标存在着一些问题，为保证工程建设市场的健康有序发展，必须加大管理力度和约束机制．规范工程招投标行为。     

基于网页探测技术的企业竞争情报系统设计

在系统设计原则的基础上,给出了一个基于网页探测技术的企业竟争情报系统的设计方案,包括该系统的定义、功能、任务、结构和工作原理。     

铁路工程招投标采用工程量清单报价需把握的环节

工程量清单报价是国际上普遍采用的工程招投标方式。在国家对建设工程招投标实施一系列重大改革的大背景下，铁路建设工程招投标推行和全面实施工程量清单报价势在必行。此文通过对工程量清单报价与以往传统报价的比较，并结合铁路建设招投标管理工作实践，提出在铁路建设工程招投标中推行和实施工程量清单报价办法需要重点把握好的3个环节。     

供应链整合研究综述

供应链整合作为一种新的提升企业竞争力进而提高企业绩效的管理理念,引起了国内外学者的广泛关注,并取得了一定的研究成果。本文对供应链整合的有关文献进行回顾和分析,并指出了目前研究中存在的问题以及今后研究的大致方向。     

论铁路行业的勘察设计改革--记罗岑铁路设计招标

研究目的铁路勘察设计是铁路工程的灵魂,改革铁路勘察设计,公开招标是公平、公正、择优选取勘察设计单位的有效途径,如何在实际中推广使用是一个必须重视的问题。研究方法本文对现行铁路勘察设计存在问题进行了分析,介绍了罗岑铁路设计招标的基本做法、评标标准、效果和意义,通过对比、分析,阐述了设计招标的优点和现实意义。研究结果提出了铁路行业设计招标的可行性,罗岑铁路设计招标的实例介绍对今后推广铁路行业设计招标具有一定的参考价值和指导意义。研究结论设计招标增强了铁路行业的设计市场竞争意识,有利于提高勘察设计质量和降低工程造价,通过硬化合同提高设计单位的服务意识,有利于项目建设高效、快速、有序地进行。     

论优化设计与工程造价的有效控制

论述了通过优化设计来有效控制工程造价，笔者阐述了优化设计对工程造价的影响，分析了优化设计运作困难的成因并提出了搞好优化设计的几点建议。     

各种评标方法在轨道交通设备招标中的运用

城市轨道交通设备系统投资巨大、系统众多、技术含量高,招标模式、供应市场情况各不相同,评标成为难点。介绍轨道交通设备系统常用的三种评标方法,从评比标准、流程、重点控制、适用范围等方面全面剖析;同时针对不同标段,推荐各种评标方法,并指出运用中可能的主要控制点。     

To competitively tender or to negotiate - Weighing up the choices in a mature market

A key attribute of competitive tendering for the periodic selection of operators of subsidised public transport services is to secure the provision of specified services at efficient cost levels. This has proved particularly effective where services were previously provided by an inefficient monopoly operator. The arguments for the adoption of competitive tendering in preference to negotiation with the incumbent operator may be less clear-cut in other cases.Consideration is given to both theoretical and practical insights into the relative merits of competitive tendering and negotiation approaches in such situations. The limited literature on the topic is reviewed and insights and lessons identified. Influencing issues include prior conditions, the nature of the supplier market, features of contracts, negotiating and competitive tendering strategies and practice, accountability and transparency, and long-term market implications. The evidence suggests that ‘one size does not fit all’, and the choice will depend on specific circumstances.The relative merits of the two approaches for renewal of bus contracts are considered with regard to Adelaide, for contracts which have previously been awarded through competitive tendering. The paper draws out the main factors that could influence the authority’s choice between the options, and discusses the relevance of the findings to other situations.