The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
4th Edition
Published on 3. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
664 pages
978-0-7494-5714-3 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its fourth edition, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of logistics and distribution in accessible language. Covering all the major elements of modern logisitcs it is an indespensible guide for both students of logistics as well as newly-appointed distribution, logistics and supply chain managers.
This edition has been radically updated to reflect the latest advances in logistics and to cover new topics being studied on academic and professionals courses. It includes brand new chapters on: supply chain segmentation, air transport, maritime transport, outsourcing services and decision making and outsourcing management. It provides a thorough explanation of the latest technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), voice technology, satellite crane systems and dynamic pick systems, together with additional information and examples of warehouse design.
This edition has been radically updated to reflect the latest advances in logistics and to cover new topics being studied on academic and professionals courses. It includes brand new chapters on: supply chain segmentation, air transport, maritime transport, outsourcing services and decision making and outsourcing management. It provides a thorough explanation of the latest technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), voice technology, satellite crane systems and dynamic pick systems, together with additional information and examples of warehouse design.
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
1089 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-5714-3 (9780749457143)
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Persons
Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is also a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Phil Croucher is Vice President-Supply Chain for Dalma Energy LLC, has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Dr Peter Baker is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University and a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Phil Croucher is Vice President-Supply Chain for Dalma Energy LLC, has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Dr Peter Baker is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University and a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Content
Part 1 Concepts of Logistics and Distribution Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Customer Service and Logistics; Channels of Distribution; Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics. Part 2 Planning for Logistics Planning Framework for Logistics; Logistics Processes; Supply Chain Segmentation; Logistics Network Planning; Logistics Management and Organisation; Manufacturing & Materials Management. Part 3 Procurement and Inventory Decisions Basic Inventory Planning and Management; Inventory and the Supply Chain; Purchasing and Supply. Part 4 Warehousing and Storage Principles of Warehousing; Storage and Handling Systems (palletised); Storage and Handling Systems (non-palletised); Order Picking and Replenishment; Receiving and Despatch; Warehouse Design; Warehouse Management and Information. Part 5 Freight Transport International Logistics: Modal Choice; Maritime Transport; Air Transport; Rail and Intermodal Transport; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Selection; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Costing; Road Freight Transport: Planning and Resourcing. Part 6 Operational Management The Monitoring and Control of Logistics and Distribution; Benchmarking; Information Systems in the Supply Chain; Outsourcing: Services and Decision Criteria; Outsourcing: the Selection Process; Outsourcing Management; Security and Safety in Distribution; Logistics and the Environment.
Part 1 Concepts of Logistics and Distribution
Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Customer Service and Logistics; Channels of Distribution; Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics.
Part 2 Planning for Logistics
Planning Framework for Logistics; Logistics Processes; Supply Chain Segmentation; Logistics Network Planning; Logistics Management and Organisation; Manufacturing & Materials Management.
Part 3 Procurement and Inventory Decisions
Basic Inventory Planning and Management; Inventory and the Supply Chain; Purchasing and Supply.
Part 4 Warehousing and Storage
Principles of Warehousing; Storage and Handling Systems (palletised); Storage and Handling Systems (non-palletised); Order Picking and Replenishment; Receiving and Despatch; Warehouse Design; Warehouse Management and Information.
Part 5 Freight Transport
International Logistics: Modal Choice; Maritime Transport; Air Transport; Rail and Intermodal Transport; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Selection; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Costing; Road Freight Transport: Planning and Resourcing.
Part 6 Operational ManagementThe Monitoring and Control of Logistics and Distribution; Benchmarking; Information Systems in the Supply Chain; Outsourcing: Services and Decision Criteria; Outsourcing: the Selection Process; Outsourcing Management; Security and Safety in Distribution; Logistics and the Environment.
Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Customer Service and Logistics; Channels of Distribution; Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics.
Part 2 Planning for Logistics
Planning Framework for Logistics; Logistics Processes; Supply Chain Segmentation; Logistics Network Planning; Logistics Management and Organisation; Manufacturing & Materials Management.
Part 3 Procurement and Inventory Decisions
Basic Inventory Planning and Management; Inventory and the Supply Chain; Purchasing and Supply.
Part 4 Warehousing and Storage
Principles of Warehousing; Storage and Handling Systems (palletised); Storage and Handling Systems (non-palletised); Order Picking and Replenishment; Receiving and Despatch; Warehouse Design; Warehouse Management and Information.
Part 5 Freight Transport
International Logistics: Modal Choice; Maritime Transport; Air Transport; Rail and Intermodal Transport; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Selection; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Costing; Road Freight Transport: Planning and Resourcing.
Part 6 Operational ManagementThe Monitoring and Control of Logistics and Distribution; Benchmarking; Information Systems in the Supply Chain; Outsourcing: Services and Decision Criteria; Outsourcing: the Selection Process; Outsourcing Management; Security and Safety in Distribution; Logistics and the Environment.