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Introduction to Global Logistics

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Author: John Manners-Bell

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Introduction to Global Logistics offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders. In this comprehensive second instalment of Global Logistics Strategies, John Manners-Bell provides an in-depth definition, description and exploration of the strategic principles and practices in transportation modes and supply chain verticals, including: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors, including automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer, and high tech. Introduction to Global Logistics offers a detailed examination of key topics, including: how the logistics industry has developed, how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends, what the risks are to the industry, and how it will develop over the coming years. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses. Online resources available: Chapter-supporting lecturer slides.

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Publisher

Kogan Page

Year

2016

ISBN

9780749478261

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Topic

Business

Subtopic

Supply Chain Management

Index

Business

Index

Note: The index is filed in alphabetical, word-by-word order. Numbers and acronyms are filed as spelt out. Page locators in italics denote information contained within a Figure or Table.

ABX Logistics 4, 36, 41–42, 44

Accenture 139, 140–41, 277, 333

Acer 263, 264, 265

acquisitions see mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

AEI 42, 43, 45, 47, 55, 117

Africa 12, 15, 16, 91–92, 194, 353, 355, 357

mergers & acquisitions 40, 56, 57, 59, 61

see also East Africa; North Africa; South Africa

aftermarket (after sales) 266–67

Agility 42, 43, 59, 106, 252

agility 6, 19, 30, 280

agriculture sector 10, 64, 88, 89, 256, 339, 356

air

cargo (airfreight) 11, 12, 90, 114–16, 118–20, 183–96, 284, 287–88, 346–47

hi-tech goods 263, 264

mergers & acquisitions 45, 51