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100	1		_aManners-Bell, John _99616
245	1	0	_aIntroduction to global logistics : _bdelivering the goods _cJohn Manners-Bell
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aNew York : _bKogan Page, _cc2017.
300			_aviii, 372 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm.
500			_aRevised edition of the author's Global logistics strategies, 2014.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 359-261) and index.
520			_a"Introduction to Global Logistics offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text covers everything you need to know and is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders. In this comprehensive book 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"--
650		0	_aPhysical distribution of goods _97317
650		0	_aBusiness logistics _vManagement _92289
650		7	_aBUSINESS & ECONOMICS _vProduction & Operations Management _99617
650		7	_aBUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Distribution _99618
650		7	_aBUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Facility Management _99619
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