Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management

Rushton, Alan, Oxley, John

ISBN 10: 0749405880 / ISBN 13: 9780749405885

Published by Kogan Page

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749405880
• ISBN 13: 9780749405885
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

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 concepts of logistics and distribution; planning and 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 managers' 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 practicing managers and supervisors, to candidates taking tests for the various professional institutes, and to students who are reading for degrees in logistics, distribution and supply chain management.

About the Author

Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programs at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is also a Chartered Fellow of the CILT.
Phil Croucher is Vice President-Supply Chain for Dalma Energy LLC, has a MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT.
Dr. Peter Baker is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University and a Chartered Fellow of the CILT.