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"This book is a must read for students on logistics and supply chain management courses and anyone with an interest in learning more about the latest developments in global logistics. The material is accessible, written by both practitioners and academics, given a mix of technical, practical and academic insights." Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) The field of logistics continues to develop at a remarkable pace. Until recently, logistics was barely considered in the long-term plans of even major companies, but its strategic role is now recognized and it lies at the heart of long-term plans in almost every business. There are many reasons for this change. Communications and information technology are offering new opportunities; world trade is growing; new markets and sources of materials are opening; competition is forcing operations to adopt new practices and become every more efficient; relative costs of services and materials are changing; and there is increasing concern for the environment. Add to this the increased emphasis on customer satisfaction, flexible organizations to get their logistics right. From a truly international perspective, Global Logistics provides a wealth of useful ideas and practical information on all the current and future trends in logistics and supply chain management. Written by a host of contributors who are acknowledged experts in their fields, this fully updated fifth edition focuses on areas of particular current interest, including • logistics in China, Central and Eastern Europe; • the growing importance of logistics strategies; • the improvement of communications and technology; • risk; • customer satisfaction; • relationship within the supply chain; • the current dynamics and challenges of global operations. Global Logistics is an available source of guidance and practical advice for students, managers and practitioners alike, who will find it an essential tool which they will refer to again and again. About Author: S Donald Waters has written several books on logistics and operations management. He is a chartered member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport. He has lectured extensively in the area and was until recently Professor of Operations Management at the University of Calgary, Canada. He is now a visiting professor at universities in Europe and the United States, and runs a company that is centred around management research and education. ISBN - 9788175545373
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Pages : 464
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