664 pages, Publisher: Kogan Page; 4 edition, Published on:
03/06/2010,
ISBN: 978-0-7494-5714-3
This Handbook covers all of the major elements of mode logistics and clearly explains the concepts of logistics and distribution, planning for logistics, procurement and inventory decisions, warehousing and storage, transport, and operational management.
The logistics industry continues to change radically and to grow in importance. The quality of logistics managers and staff has also developed with the growth in responsibility and scope that a job in logistics entails. We hope, once again, that this book will help in logistics managers’ quest to improve service and reduce cost, as well as keeping them aware of the many different facets of logistics and the supply chain. It should be of interest to practising managers and supervisors, to candidates undertaking examinations for the various professional institutes, and to undergraduate and graduate students who are reading for degrees in logistics, distribution and supply chain management or where these subjects are an integral part of their course. It should also provide strong support for those participating in web-based training in logistics.
This edition of the book is, once again, divided into six distinct parts, each covering a key subject area in logistics.
These are:
Concepts of logistics and distribution;
Planning for logistics;
Procurement and inventory decisions;
Warehousing and storage;
Freight transport;
Operational management.
"Intended, both as s reference for current logistics managers as well as a text for students, this updated edition includes new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air and marine transport, and the ever frequent decision to outsource. The latter can take place in a variety of areas, grouped here into the categories of warehousing, transport, and value added services. Although published in the UK and covering European Union legislation, most of the book is inteationally applicable, treating standard issues of supply chain management."
-Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.
"Perfect.for students, or as a reference book for those working in logistics."
ISBN: 978-0-7494-5714-3
This Handbook covers all of the major elements of mode logistics and clearly explains the concepts of logistics and distribution, planning for logistics, procurement and inventory decisions, warehousing and storage, transport, and operational management.
The logistics industry continues to change radically and to grow in importance. The quality of logistics managers and staff has also developed with the growth in responsibility and scope that a job in logistics entails. We hope, once again, that this book will help in logistics managers’ quest to improve service and reduce cost, as well as keeping them aware of the many different facets of logistics and the supply chain. It should be of interest to practising managers and supervisors, to candidates undertaking examinations for the various professional institutes, and to undergraduate and graduate students who are reading for degrees in logistics, distribution and supply chain management or where these subjects are an integral part of their course. It should also provide strong support for those participating in web-based training in logistics.
This edition of the book is, once again, divided into six distinct parts, each covering a key subject area in logistics.
These are:
Concepts of logistics and distribution;
Planning for logistics;
Procurement and inventory decisions;
Warehousing and storage;
Freight transport;
Operational management.
"Intended, both as s reference for current logistics managers as well as a text for students, this updated edition includes new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air and marine transport, and the ever frequent decision to outsource. The latter can take place in a variety of areas, grouped here into the categories of warehousing, transport, and value added services. Although published in the UK and covering European Union legislation, most of the book is inteationally applicable, treating standard issues of supply chain management."
-Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.
"Perfect.for students, or as a reference book for those working in logistics."