The fourth edition of Logistics and Retail Management has been substantially updated to take account of recent developments in retail logistics. Retailers have recognised the need to have more involvement in supply chains and noted that benefits can be achieved in both service levels and cost reduction. Notwithstanding the major strides made, numerous challenges remain, and new issues are constantly emerging. This book brings together well-known academics and practitioners, who share their research, ideas and experience of current thinking on supply chain management in retail. Reflecting the changing needs of the global marketplace and responding to the challenges faced by retailers, this new book features a chapter on International Fashion Supply Chain Management and another on CSR and the textile supply chain. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: Logistics and Retail Management: Emerging Issues and New Challenges in the Retail Supply Chain
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0749468238
ISBN 13: 9780749468231
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 386 grams

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The new edition of Logistics and Retail Management has been substantially updated to take account of recent developments in retail logistics. Retailers have recognized the need to have more involvement in supply chains and noted that benefits can be achieved in both service levels and cost reduction. While major strides have been made, numerous challenges remain, and new issues are constantly emerging.

This book brings together research, ideas and experience of current thinking on supply chain management in retail from well-known academics and practitioners in the field.

Reflecting the changing needs of the global marketplace and responding to the challenges faced by retailers, the fourth edition includes new chapters on international fashion supply chain management, corporate social responsibility, and the textile supply chain.

About the Author

John Fernie is Professor of Retail Marketing at Heriot-Watt University.

Leigh Sparks is Professor of Retail Studies at the Institute for Retail Studies, University of Stirling.

Contributors:
Alessandro Brun, Assistant Professor of Quality Management at Politecnico di Milano
Cecilia Castelli, Consultant on operations and supply chain management
Julia Edwards, Previously Research Associate at the Logistics Research Centre in the School of Management and Languages at Heriot-Watt University
Suzanne Fernie, Developer of MBA modules in Retailing and Services Marketing for Edinburgh Business School and former professor at Heriot-Watt and St Andrews Universities, and
David B Grant, Professor of Logistics and Associate Dean (Business Engagement) at Hull University Business School
Alan McKinnon, Head of Logistics and Dean of Programs in the K�hne Logistics University
Patsy Perry, Lecturer in Fashion Marketing in the School of Materials at the University of Manchester
Colin Temple, Managing Director of Schuh
Steve Wood, Professor of Retail Marketing and Management at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey

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