05836nam 2200433 450 991015740580332120210209183821.00-7494-7678-8(CKB)3710000001000758(MiAaPQ)EBC4775023(PPN)199249040(EXLCZ)99371000000100075820170117h20172017 uy 0engurcnu||||||||The handbook of logistics and distribution management[electronic resource] /Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Peter Baker6th ed.London, England ;New York, New York ;New Delhi, India Kogan Page20171 online resource (912 pages) illustrations, charts, tablesPrevious edition: 2014.0-7494-7677-X Includes bibliographical references and index.Section - ONE: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution;Chapter - 01: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution;Chapter - 02: Integrated Logistics and the Supply ChainChapter - 03: Customer Service and Logistics;Chapter - 04: Channels of Distribution;Chapter - 05: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics;Section - TWO: Planning for Logistics;Chapter - 06: Planning Framework for Logistics;Chapter - 07: Logistics Processes;Chapter - 08: Supply Chain Segmentation;Chapter - 09: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs;Chapter - 10: Logistics Network Planning;Chapter - 11: Logistics Management and Organisation;Chapter - 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment;Chapter - 13: Manufacturing Logistics;Section - THREE: Procurement, Inventory and Demand Forecasting;Chapter - 14: Procurement and Supply;Chapter - 15: Inventory - The Basic Concepts;Chapter - 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain;Chapter - 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting;Section - FOUR: Warehousing and Storage;Chapter - 18: Principles of Warehousing;Chapter - 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised);Chapter - 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised);Chapter - 21: Order Picking and Packing;Chapter - 22: Receiving and Despatch;Chapter - 23: Warehouse Design;Chapter - 24: Warehouse Management and Information;Section - FIVE: Freight Transport;Chapter - 25: International Logistics - Modal Choice;Chapter - 26: Maritime Transport;Chapter - 27: Air Transport;Chapter - 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport;Chapter - 29: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Selection;Chapter - 30: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Costing;Chapter - 31: Road Freight Transport - Planning and Resourcing;Chapter - 32: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling;Chapter - 33: International Freight Forwarding;Section - SIX: Outsourcing Logistics;Chapter - 34: Outsourcing - Operations & Services;Chapter - 35: Outsourcing - Decision Criteria;Chapter - 36: Outsourcing - The Selection Process;Chapter - 37: Outsourcing Management;Section - SEVEN: Operational Management;Chapter - 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring;Chapter - 39: Benchmarking;Chapter - 40: Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain;Chapter - 41: Security and Safety;Chapter - 42: Logistics and the Environment;Chapter - 43: Humanitarian LogisticsNow in its sixth edition, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of logistics and distribution in accessible language. Covering all the major elements of modern logistics, the book is an indispensable guide for both students of logistics as well as newly-appointed distribution, logistics and supply chain managers.Get a complete coverage on all the key aspects of distribution, logistics and supply chain planning and management with clear and straightforward explanations from the definitive guide to supply chain philosophy, strategy and the practicalities of logistics and distribution. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is a step-by-step guide to setting up and managing supply chains to add maximum value to the organizations they serve. Benefiting from the author team's years of practical experience in some of the most challenging environments across the world (from developed economies to third-world countries and war zones), this book will enthuse students and be an invaluable desk reference throughout their careers. Packed with worked examples and real-world data, The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management offers complete coverage on all the key aspects of distribution, logistics and supply chain planning and management with clear and straightforward explanations. This is not a compilation of work drawn from a disparate collection of research papers and miscellaneous projects, but a logical and complete view of how supply chains fit together, including minute details of distribution and logistics.This fully revised 6th edition of The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management provides solutions to today's key challenges. With new material on international freight forwarding, environmental best practice, cool chain, intermodal shipping and outsourcing and a new, detailed index of contents. New online resources include lecture slides (tables, images and formulae from the text), glossary of terms, weblinks, blog articles, video interviews and infographics.Physical distribution of goodsManagementHandbooks, manuals, etcBusiness logisticsPhysical distribution of goodsManagementHandbooks and manuals.fastPhysical distribution of goodsManagementBusiness logistics.Physical distribution of goodsManagement.658.7Rushton Alan107548Croucher PhilBaker PeterBOOK9910157405803321The handbook of logistics and distribution management2867283UNINA