The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0749457147 ISBN 13: 9780749457143

Casa editrice: Kogan Page Ltd, 2010

Riassunto

Now in its fourth edition, The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management covers the full scope of logistics and distribution, providing a broad strategic framework for planning as well as a clear and straightforward description of the basic functions and elements. This definitive handbook clearly explains: concepts of logistics and distribution; planning and logistics; procurement and inventory decisions; warehousing and storage; freight transport; operational management.

Fully revised and expanded with brand new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air transport, maritime transport and outsourcing, there is detailed discussion of the latest trends and issues that confront logistics. 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 practicing managers and supervisors, to candidates taking tests for the various professional institutes, and to students who are reading for degrees in logistics, distribution and supply chain management.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programs at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is also a Chartered Fellow of the CILT.
Phil Croucher is Vice President-Supply Chain for Dalma Energy LLC, has a MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT.
Dr. Peter Baker is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University and a Chartered Fellow of the CILT.

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Part 1 Concepts of Logistics and Distribution

Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Customer Service and Logistics; Channels of Distribution; Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics.

Part 2 Planning for Logistics

Planning Framework for Logistics; Logistics Processes; Supply Chain Segmentation; Logistics Network Planning; Logistics Management and Organisation; Manufacturing & Materials Management.

Part 3 Procurement and Inventory Decisions

Basic Inventory Planning and Management; Inventory and the Supply Chain; Purchasing and Supply.

Part 4 Warehousing and Storage

Principles of Warehousing; Storage and Handling Systems (palletised); Storage and Handling Systems (non-palletised); Order Picking and Replenishment; Receiving and Despatch; Warehouse Design; Warehouse Management and Information.



Part 5 Freight Transport

International Logistics: Modal Choice; Maritime Transport; Air Transport; Rail and Intermodal Transport; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Selection; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Costing; Road Freight Transport: Planning and Resourcing.

Part 6 Operational ManagementThe Monitoring and Control of Logistics and Distribution; Benchmarking; Information Systems in the Supply Chain; Outsourcing: Services and Decision Criteria; Outsourcing: the Selection Process; Outsourcing Management; Security and Safety in Distribution; Logistics and the Environment.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kogan Page Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0749457147
• ISBN 13: 9780749457143
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 635
• Redattore: Rushton Alan, Croucher Phil, Baker Peter
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