
Logistics
An Introduction to Supply Chain Management
C.D.J. Waters(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 20. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
372 pages
978-0-333-96369-2 (ISBN)
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Description
This is an introduction for any business student studying logistics or supply chain management. The text uses chapter aims, summaries, boxed items, case studies, worked examples, problem discussion questions and suggested reading to illustrate and guide the student through the text. It takes a broad view of logistics, exploring all the main concepts within a wide business context, with a strong focus on application and practical situations. This clear text gives an up-to-date perspective on this fast-moving field. It explores the management of logistics and its strategic role within an organization, while examining new developments in the field and providing an international dimension to the subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
704 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-96369-2 (9780333963692)
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12/2008
2nd Edition
Red Globe Press
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Person
DONALD WATERS was Professor of Management at the University of Calgary. He has extensive experience of teaching and researching the in area of logistics management.
Content
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION - The Context of Logistics - Integrating the Supply Chain - PART TWO: PLANNING THE SUPPLY CHAIN - Logistics Strategy - Implementing the Strategy - Locating Facilities - Planning Resources - Controlling Material Flow - Measuring and Improving Performance - PART THREE: ACTIVITIES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN - Procurement - Inventory Management - Warehousing and Material Handling - Transport - Global Logistics