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Reviews: This book does exactly what it says on the tin. It is perfect as a starting point for essay writing for students, or as a reference book for those working in logistics.
Logistics and Transport Focus
Now in its fourth edition, The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management provides invaluable technical information and is written in an accessible and informative manner. The new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air transport, maritime transport and outsourcing are a welcome addition. I would recommend this as one of the most readable books available for logistics and supply chain students and professional around the world.
Dorothea Carvallio, Director of Professional Development, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
Description: Now in its fourth edition, The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management covers the full scope of logistics and distribution providing a broad strategic framework for planning as well as a clear and straightforward description of the basic functions and elements. This definitive handbook clearly explains:
¢ Concepts of logistics and distribution
¢ Planning for logistics
¢ Procurement and inventory decisions
¢ Warehousing and storage
¢ Freight transport
¢ Operational management
Fully revised and expanded with brand new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air transport, maritime transport and outsourcing, there is detailed discussion of the latest trends and issues that confront logistics. This book will help in logistics manager`s quest to improve service and reduce cost, as well as keeping them aware of the many different facets of logistics and the supply chain. It should be of interest to practising managers and supervisors, to candidates undertaking examinations for the various professional institutes, and to students who are reading for degrees in logistics distribution and supply chain management.
Contents: Part I: 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 II: Planning for logistics ¢ Logistics processes ¢ Supply chain segmentation ¢ Logistics network planning ¢ Logistics management and organization ¢ Manufacturing and materials management ¢ Part III: Procurement and inventory decisions ¢ Basic inventory planning and management ¢ Inventory and the supply chain ¢ Purchasing and supply ¢ Part IV: Warehousing and storage ¢ Principles of warehousing ¢ Storage and handling systems (palletized) ¢ Storage and handling systems (non-palletized) ¢ Order picking and replenishment ¢ Receiving and dispatch ¢ Warehouse design ¢ Warehouse management and information ¢ Part V: 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 VI: Operating management ¢ Cost and performance monitoring ¢ Benchmarking ¢ Information and communciation technology in the supply chain ¢ Outsourcing: services and decision criteria ¢ Outsourcing: the selection process ¢ Outsourcing management ¢ security and safety in distribution ¢ Logistics and the environment.
About the Authors: 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 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).
Target Audience: Logistics & distribution professionals, studies & academics of management.
ISBN 9780749457143
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Pages : 650
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