Contemporary Logistics in China : Consolidation and Deepening / / edited by Bing-lian Liu, Shao-ju Lee, Ling Wang, Xiang Li, Jian-hua Xiao

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910298550803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014
• ISBN: 3-642-34525-5
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2014.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (244 p.)
• Collana: Current Chinese Economic Report Series, , 2194-7937
• Disciplina: 658.5; 658.500951
• Soggetti: Production management; Operations Management
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: China’s Logistic Development Environment -- Development of China’s Logistics Market -- Logistics Facilities and Technological Development -- Policies and Plans on China’s Logistics Development -- Logistics Development of Pearl River Delta -- Logistics Development of Wuhan Metropolitan Cluster -- Logistics Development of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region -- Development of E-Commerce Logistics in China -- Development of Chain Business Logistics in China -- Development of Medicine Logistics in China -- China’s Logistics Cost – Status and Analysis -- Coordinated Development of Manufacturing and Logistics in China -- Development of Cross-border Logistics System in Inland China.
• Sommario/riassunto: While logistics has caught on as a vital component in China’s national development plan, both government agencies at all levels and various types of enterprises have put considerable effort into propelling logistics to a new height. Recent logistics developments in China have witnessed a scene of significant boom dotted with few sporadic dips. This book, the third volume in the series on “Contemporary Logistics in China,” is a must-read publication, which affords the readers a clearer view of the intrinsic consolidation and increased efforts made amid the recent advancements in China’s logistics development. The research findings in this book reflect the expertise and diligence of a team of ; learned researchers in the highly-regarded Logistics Research Center at Nankai University. The book presents a comprehensive and thorough analysis of the progression and propagation of modern logistics in China, as well as a fresh look at some emerging hot issues with potential bearings on future logistics development. Researchers and practicing professionals alike will find this book an indispensable and timely reference and information resource.