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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438257703321

Autore

Gleissner Harald

Titolo

Logistics : Basics — Exercises — Case Studies / / by Harald Gleissner, J. Christian Femerling

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2013

ISBN

3-319-01769-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXI, 311 p. 156 illus.)

Collana

Springer Texts in Business and Economics, , 2192-4333

Classificazione

QP 530

Disciplina

658.7

Soggetti

Production management

Engineering economy

Organization

Planning

Operations Management

Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- The Principles of Logistics -- Logistics Systems -- Logistical Infrastructure -- Transport Systems and Logistics Services -- Warehousing, Handling, and Picking Systems -- Inventory, Stock, and Provisioning Management -- Logistics Network Planning -- IT in Logistics -- Investment and Financing in Logistics -- Logistics Controlling -- Business Models and Industry Solutions.

Sommario/riassunto

Logistics is the ideal book for Bachelor students of logistics, providing a solid foundation as well as a practical guide. In modular and clear form, it explains key concepts, principles, and practices of logistics. Learning objectives as well as several case studies are integrated into each chapter. It features chapters on Principles of Logistics; Logistics Systems; Transport Systems and Logistics Services; Warehousing, Handling and Picking Systems; Inventory, Stock and Provisioning Management; Logistics Network Planning; IT in Logistics; and Logistics Controlling. In addition, the second fully updated German edition has been extended by the chapters Logistics Infrastructure and Investment and Financing in Logistics. “This book offers, in a very clear and concise



manner, access to fundamental management topics of modern logistics. Well-chosen case studies serve to illustrate best practice solutions.” Professor Peter Klaus, member of Logistics Hall of Fame ”This new textbook facilitates a comprehensive and easy-to-grasp insight into the complex subject area of logistics. The authors have succeeded in presenting a good mix of theoretical foundation and practical application. Due to its clear structure and extensive range of topics, this book is highly suitable not only for students, but also for practitioners.” Bernhard Simon, Managing Director, DACHSER GmbH & Co. KG.