Logistics -An introduction to supply chain management

Logistics - An Introduction to Supply Chain Management is an essential introduction for any business student studying Logistics or Supply Chain Management. The text uses chapter aims, summaries, boxed items, case studies, worked examples, problem discussion questions and suggested reading to illustrate and guide the student through the text. It takes a broad view of logistics, exploring all the main concepts within a wide business context, with a strong focus on application and practical situations. This clear and well-written text gives a very up to date perspective on this fast moving field. It explores the management of logistics and its strategic role within an organisation, while examining new developments in the field and providing an international dimension to the subject.
Contents:
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
The Context of Logistics
Integrating the Supply Chain
PART TWO: PLANNING THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Logistics Strategy
Implementing the Strategy
Locating Facilities
Planning Resources
Controlling Material Flow
Measuring and Improving Performance
PART THREE: ACTIVITIES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Procurement
Inventory Management
Warehousing and Material Handling
Transport
Global Logistics
Author Biographies:
DONALD WATERS was Professor of Management at the University of Calgary. He has extensive experience of teaching and researching the in area of logistics management.
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Keywords: logistics, business management, supply chain, business strategies, internetional business, procurement, material handling, logistiikka, materiaalitalous, kuljetus, suunnittelu, sähkökirjat