In the search for improved profitability one area which can provide substantial opportunities, and yet is frequently neglected, is distribution. This book is about the managerial issues surrounding the creation and implementation of strategies that can
lead to a greater cost-effectiveness in distribution. This book will be relevant to people involved in all aspects of marketing since, by the very nature of the subject its effects are multi-faceted. For students and managers, the book provides clear
and practical guidance on the planning and implementation of a profitable distribution strategy.
Dr Martin Christopher is Professor of Marketing and Logistics and Chairman of the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at at Cranfield School of Management, UK.