European Logistics
Markets, Management and Strategy
Published on 24. October 1991
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-0-631-17347-2 (ISBN)
Description
Logistics is concerned with the distribution and storage of goods. The imminent institution of the Single European market and the recent changes in Eastern Europe have had profound consequences for logistics in Europe. This book examines the current status of logistics and its likely future role. It shows how the needs of manufacturers and retailers are being altered, how the provides of logistic services - carriers, freight forwarders and information technology companies - are coping, and considers the rise of the mega carriers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-17347-2 (9780631173472)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
1. Seeds of the Revolution 2. How is the Demand for Logistics Services Changing? i. The Manufacturers 3. How is the Demand for Logistics Services Changing? i. The Retailers 4. What Scope is there for Improvements in Logistics Efficiency? 5. What will be the Consequences of Realising Logistics Efficiency Improvement? 6. Will Prices Fall? 7. Will There be Mega-Carriers in Europe? 8. What Logistics Services will be in Demand? 9. IT: Competitive Advantage or Competitive Necessity? 10. Green Logistics? 11. Into the 21st Century 12. European Logistics: Sisyphus or Phoenix.