LEADER 05836nam 2200433 450 001 9910157405803321 005 20210209183821.0 010 $a0-7494-7678-8 035 $a(CKB)3710000001000758 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4775023 035 $a(PPN)199249040 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001000758 100 $a20170117h20172017 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 200 14$aThe handbook of logistics and distribution management$b[electronic resource] /$fAlan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Peter Baker 205 $a6th ed. 210 $aLondon, England ;$aNew York, New York ;$aNew Delhi, India $cKogan Page$d2017 215 $a1 online resource (912 pages) $cillustrations, charts, tables 300 $aPrevious edition: 2014. 311 $a0-7494-7677-X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aSection - 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 Logistics 330 8 $aNow in its sixth edition, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of logistics and distribution in accessible language. Covering all the major elements of modern logistics, the book is an indispensable guide for both students of logistics as well as newly-appointed distribution, logistics and supply chain managers.$bGet 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. 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