Logistics in Manufacturing

Logistics is increasingly being seen as a new competitive arena for manufacturing industry. Following the development of integrated manufacturing strategies, leading companies are now developing integrated materials strategies, encompassing sourcing, material handling within the manufacturing process and physical distribution of products. This is the function of Logistics which is becoming a clearly defined area of responsibility within industry. This executive briefing provides industrialists with a stimulating analysis of why Logistics matters, what can be achieved, how it can be achieved and what the future holds. The contributions detail the experience of consultants and industrialists worldwide, and make essential reading for manufacturers aiming to keep their position in the World Class.