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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438074403321

Titolo

Contemporary logistics in China : transformation and revitalization / / Jianhua Xiao ... [et al.], editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, 2013

ISBN

1-283-93527-9

3-642-33567-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (208 p.)

Collana

Current Chinese economic report series, , 2194-7937

Altri autori (Persone)

XiaoJianhua

Disciplina

658.500951

Soggetti

Business logistics - China

Physical distribution of goods - China

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

Development Environment of China Logistics -- Development Status of China’s Logistics Market -- Development Status of China’s Logistics Infrastructure -- China’s Logistics Development in Certain Key Regions -- Logistics Development in Some Key Industrial Segments -- Hot Issues in China’s Logistics Development -- Conclusions and Outlook.

Sommario/riassunto

Driven by decades of steady economic growth in China, logistics has now taken center stage in the nation’s development plan, and both infrastructural construction and operations systems have been improved to propel logistics into a new era. This book, the second volume of the series on “Contemporary Logistics in China,” is a “just-in-time” publication which introduces readers to the logistics development in China for this pivotal period. The papers are founded on the up-to-date studies of a team of dedicated researchers, and supported by the reputable Logistics Research Center at Nankai University. The book presents a comprehensive and thorough analysis of the progression and transformation of modern-day logistics in China, as well as the critical issues and perspectives involved in it. Researchers and practicing professionals alike will find this book an indispensable and “just-in-time” reference and information resource.