Name: The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management par Alan Rushton
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The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management Résumé

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management Alan Rushton

Now in its fourth edition, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of logistics and distribution in accessible language. Covering all the major elements of modern logisitcs it is an indespensible guide for both students of logistics as well as newly-appointed distribution, logistics and supply chain managers. This edition has been radically updated to reflect the latest advances in logistics and to cover new topics being studied on academic and professionals courses. It includes brand new chapters on: supply chain segmentation, air transport, maritime transport, outsourcing services and decision making and outsourcing management. It provides a thorough explanation of the latest technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), voice technology, satellite crane systems and dynamic pick systems, together with additional information and examples of warehouse design.

À propos de Alan Rushton

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

Sommaire

Part 1 Concepts of Logistics and Distribution Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Customer Service and Logistics; Channels of Distribution; Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics. Part 2 Planning for Logistics Planning Framework for Logistics; Logistics Processes; Supply Chain Segmentation; Logistics Network Planning; Logistics Management and Organisation; Manufacturing & Materials Management. Part 3 Procurement and Inventory Decisions Basic Inventory Planning and Management; Inventory and the Supply Chain; Purchasing and Supply. Part 4 Warehousing and Storage Principles of Warehousing; Storage and Handling Systems (palletised); Storage and Handling Systems (non-palletised); Order Picking and Replenishment; Receiving and Despatch; Warehouse Design; Warehouse Management and Information. Part 5 Freight Transport International Logistics: Modal Choice; Maritime Transport; Air Transport; Rail and Intermodal Transport; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Selection; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Costing; Road Freight Transport: Planning and Resourcing. Part 6 Operational Management The Monitoring and Control of Logistics and Distribution; Benchmarking; Information Systems in the Supply Chain; Outsourcing: Services and Decision Criteria; Outsourcing: the Selection Process; Outsourcing Management; Security and Safety in Distribution; Logistics and the Environment.

Informations supplémentaires

Sku

GOR006067896

ISBN 13

9780749457143

ISBN 10

0749457147

Titre

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management Alan Rushton

Auteur

Alan Rushton

État

Occasion - Très bon état

Relié

Broché

Éditeur

Kogan Page Ltd

Année de publication

20100603

Nombre de pages

664

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N/A

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