This major new textbook takes a fresh look at logistics management and strategy. The authors adopt an integrative approach to examine the workings of modern logistics and supply chain management tools and techniques within the context of supply chain strategy. Divided into four parts, centred around a model for logistics, the book guides the reader through the subject in logical stages: *Part One presents an introduction to logistics and its contribution to competitiveness, customer service and the creation of value. *Part ...
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This major new textbook takes a fresh look at logistics management and strategy. The authors adopt an integrative approach to examine the workings of modern logistics and supply chain management tools and techniques within the context of supply chain strategy. Divided into four parts, centred around a model for logistics, the book guides the reader through the subject in logical stages: *Part One presents an introduction to logistics and its contribution to competitiveness, customer service and the creation of value. *Part Two focuses on leveraging logistics operations within the overall context of service and cost performance objectives. *Part Three focuses on supplier interfaces, and on the challenges of integrating the supply network. *Part Four considers current leading edge thinking in logistics and looks to future challenges. Taking a broad, integrative approach, Logistics Management and Strategy provides: *A balanced and comprehensive view of the subject with examples drawn from both the manufacturing and service sectors. *A discussion of the most recent developments in supply chain management such as e-commerce, and outsourcing as well as more traditional logistical issues
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780273646747.
