The Handbook Of Logistics And Distribution Management: Understanding
The Supply Chain

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 organisations they serve Benefiting from the author team's years of practical field-based 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 the careers of practitioners 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 straight-forward explanations This is not a compilation of work drawn from a disparate collection of research papers and miscellaneous projects but a logical and complete holistic view of how supply chains fit together including minute details of distribution and logistics Globalisation increased competition and new technologies have all changed the landscape in which supply chains operate This fully revised 6th edition of The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management provides solutions to the 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 this is the ultimate studyreference companion New online resources include PowerPoint
lecture slides (tables images and formulae from the text) glossary of terms weblinks blog articles video interviews and infographics