Learn how to plan, operate and optimize a supply chain that delivers maximum value.
The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is the definitive guide for students, operations leaders and logistics professionals who want to master strategy, planning and execution in today's fast-changing environment.
Now in its eighth edition, this comprehensive resource blends strategic insight with step-by-step tactical guidance, supported by real-world data, flow charts and worked examples from the authors' hands-on experience. It covers everything from setting up and managing supply chains to leveraging the latest technologies and driving sustainable performance.
You'll learn how to:
- Design and operate efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains
- Apply AI, data analytics and digital tools to optimize performance
- Manage logistics networks, inventory, transport and distribution channels
- Translate strategic goals into practical, measurable actions
Featuring new insights into digital transformation, AI, blockchain and the future of sustainable operations, plus online resources including lecture slides, infographics and acronyms, this book equips readers to make smarter decisions, deliver results and strengthen their professional impact.
Themes include: supply chain strategy, logistics optimization, distribution management, sustainable operations, AI in logistics, digital transformation
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The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
Understanding the Supply Chain
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eBook - ePub
The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
Understanding the Supply Chain
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Table of contents
- The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
- The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
- Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- About the authors
- Preface
- Part One Concepts of logistics and distribution
- 01 Introduction to logistics and distribution
- 02 Integrated logistics and the supply chain
- 03 Customer service and logistics
- 04 Channels of distribution
- 05 Key issues and challenges for logistics and the supply chain
- Part Two Planning for logistics
- 06 Logistics planning overview
- 07 Logistics processes
- 08 Supply chain segmentation
- 09 Logistics costs and trade-off analysis
- 10 Logistics network planning
- 11 Logistics management and organization
- 12 Omnichannel fulfilment
- 13 Manufacturing logistics
- Part Three Procurement, inventory and demand forecasting
- 14 Procurement and supply
- 15 Inventory: the basic concepts
- 16 Inventory and the supply chain
- 17 Inventory planning and demand forecasting
- Part Four Warehousing and storage
- 18 Principles of warehousing
- 19 Storage and handling systems (palletized)
- 20 Storage and handling systems (non-palletized)
- 21 Order picking and packing
- 22 Receiving and dispatch
- 23 Warehouse design
- 24 Warehouse management and information
- Part Five Freight transport
- 25 International logistics
- 26 Maritime transport
- 27 Air transport
- 28 Rail and intermodal transport
- 29 Road freight transport
- 30 Road freight transport: vehicle costing
- 31 Road freight transport: planning and resourcing
- 32 Road freight transport: routeing and scheduling
- 33 International freight forwarding
- Part Six Outsourcing logistics
- 34 Outsourcing: operations and services
- 35 Outsourcing: decision criteria
- 36 Outsourcing: the selection process
- 37 Outsourcing: management
- Part Seven Operational management
- 38 Cost and performance monitoring
- 39 Benchmarking logistics operations
- 40 Information and communication technology in the supply chain
- 41 Security and safety
- 42 Logistics and the environment
- 43 Humanitarian logistics
- 44 Special industry topics
- References
- Glossary
- Index
- Copyright Page
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