Logistics -An introduction to supply chain management

Title: Logistics -An introduction to supply chain management

Author: Waters, Donald

ISBN: 1-4039-1447-8

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd

Category: marketing. trade

Language: English

Summary: Logistics - An Introduction to Supply Chain Management is an essential introduction for any business student studying Logistics or Supply Chain Management. The text uses chapter aims, summaries, boxed items, case studies, worked examples, problem discussion questions and suggested reading to illustrate and guide the student through the text. It takes a broad view of logistics, exploring all the main concepts within a wide business context, with a strong focus on application and practical situations. This clear and well-written text gives a very up to date perspective on this fast moving field. It explores the management of logistics and its strategic role within an organisation, while examining new developments in the field and providing an international dimension to the subject. Contents: PART ONE: INTRODUCTION The Context of Logistics Integrating the Supply Chain PART TWO: PLANNING THE SUPPLY CHAIN Logistics Strategy Implementing the Strategy Locating Facilities Planning Resources Controlling Material Flow Measuring and Improving Performance PART THREE: ACTIVITIES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN Procurement Inventory Management Warehousing and Material Handling Transport Global Logistics Author Biographies: DONALD WATERS was Professor of Management at the University of Calgary. He has extensive experience of teaching and researching the in area of logistics management.