The handbook of logistics & distribution management /
By: Rushton, Alan
Title By: Croucher, Phil | Baker, Peter
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BookPublisher: London, United Kingdom : Kogan Page, 2017.Edition: 6th ed.Description: xxxvi, 872 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780749476779Subject(s): Physical distribution of goods -- Management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Business logisticsDDC classification: 658.7 RU HA | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 658.7 RU HA (Browse shelf) | Available | T0012108 |
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Revised edition of The handbook of logistics & distribution management, 4th ed., published in 2010.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 672-674) and index.
Section - 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 & 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
The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is the definitive introduction to all the main elements of modern logistics and distribution. An invaluable guide for distribution, logistics and supply-chain professionals as well as students it covers key topics such as planning for logistics, procurement and inventory decisions, warehousing, freight and operational management.The fifth edition has been completely revised and updated throughout with new material on humanitarian logistics, multichannel fulfilment and reverse logistics.