European Logistics
Markets, Management and Strategy
2nd Edition
Published on 24. March 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-631-19226-8 (ISBN)
Description
Based on five years fieldwork it is a timely analysis of the current status of logistics and its future role in European business.
Reviews / Votes
'in terms of its breadth, authority and readability ... Cooper, Browne and Peters is by far the best.' -- International Journal of Distribution and Logistics Management' ... warmly recommended.' -- Overseas Trade
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-19226-8 (9780631192268)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
DR James Cooper is Director of the Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Transportation, where he specializes in intetnational logistics.
Michael Browne is BRS Professor of Transport at the Transport Studies Group, University of Westminster, where he teaches freight transport and logistics on the Master's programme.
Melvyn Peters is a Teaching Fellow in the Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Transportation.
Michael Browne is BRS Professor of Transport at the Transport Studies Group, University of Westminster, where he teaches freight transport and logistics on the Master's programme.
Melvyn Peters is a Teaching Fellow in the Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Transportation.
Content
Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations.
1. Introduction.
2. European Logistics in Context.
PART 1 DEMAND-SIDE LOGISTICS.
3. European Manufacturing.
4. Innovation in Manufacturing Logistics.
5. European Retailing.
6. Innovation in Retail Logistics.
7. Improving Logistics Efficiency.
PART 2 SUPPLY-SIDE LOGISTICS.
8. Logistic as a Business.
9. Patterns of Logistics Services.
10. The Rise of the Mega-Carrier.
11. Information Technology: Competitive Advantage or Necessity?.
PART 3 THE FUTURE.
12. Will Transport Prices Fall?.
13. Green Logistics.
14. Into the Twenty-First Century.
Notes.
References.
Glossary.
Index.
1. Introduction.
2. European Logistics in Context.
PART 1 DEMAND-SIDE LOGISTICS.
3. European Manufacturing.
4. Innovation in Manufacturing Logistics.
5. European Retailing.
6. Innovation in Retail Logistics.
7. Improving Logistics Efficiency.
PART 2 SUPPLY-SIDE LOGISTICS.
8. Logistic as a Business.
9. Patterns of Logistics Services.
10. The Rise of the Mega-Carrier.
11. Information Technology: Competitive Advantage or Necessity?.
PART 3 THE FUTURE.
12. Will Transport Prices Fall?.
13. Green Logistics.
14. Into the Twenty-First Century.
Notes.
References.
Glossary.
Index.