Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Atul Rawal

• Publisher: Toronto Academic Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9781834412382
• Year: 2026

The efficient movement of goods and services across global networks underpins modern commerce. Managing logistics and supply chains effectively ensures sustainability, profitability, and resilience against disruptions. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management examines the frameworks, strategies, and technologies driving international trade and logistics systems. The book covers procurement, inventory management, transportation, and risk mitigation in supply networks. It also explores sustainability, digital transformation, and global supply chain integration. With examples from industry leaders, it provides students and professionals with practical tools for optimizing logistics operations and maintaining supply chain continuity.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• About the Author
• Brief Contents
• Getting Started with This Book
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• Preface
• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
• CHAPTER 2: SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN
• CHAPTER 3: PROCUREMENT AND SOURCING STRATEGIES IN SUPPLY CHAIN
• CHAPTER 4: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
• CHAPTER 5: TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
• CHAPTER 6: WAREHOUSING AND MATERIAL HANDLING
• CHAPTER 7: DEMAND FORECASTING AND PLANNING
• CHAPTER 8: GLOBAL TRADE AND CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT
• CHAPTER 9: SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 10: RISK MANAGEMENT IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS
• CHAPTER 11: SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• CHAPTER 12: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT IN SCM
• INDEX
• Back Cover