The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management : Understanding the Supply Chain

Now in its fifth 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 explains: 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 humanitarian logistics, multichannel fulfillment and reverse logistics, there is detailed discussion of the latest trends and issues that confront logistics. This book helps in the logistics manager's 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. Content: 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 and the supply chain -- -- Part 2 : Planning for logistics. Planning framework for logistics -- Logistics processes -- Supply chain segmentation -- Logistics network planning -- Logistics management and organization -- Multichannel fulfilment -- Manufacturing logistics -- -- Part 3 : procurement and inventory decisions. Basic inventory planning and management -- Inventory and the supply chain -- Procurement and supply -- -- Part 4 : Warehousing and storage. Principles of warehousing -- Storage and handling systems (palletized) -- Storage and handling systems (non-palletized) -- Order picking and packing -- Receiving and dispatch -- 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. Cost and performance monitoring -- Benchmarking -- Information and communication technology in the supply chain -- Outsourcing : services and decision criteria -- Outsourcing : the selection process -- Outsourcing management -- Security and safety in distribution -- Logistics and the environment -- Humanitarian logistics. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management provides an introduction to fundamental elements of modern logistics and distribution. It explores all stages of the supply chain from raw materials through to the final distribution of the finished product. This handbook covers vital areas, including: concepts of logistics and distribution; planning for logistics; procurement and inventory decisions; warehousing and storage; freight transport; and operational management.The 5th edition of The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management has been radically updated to reflect the latest advances in logistics and covers new topics studied on academic and professional courses. There are brand new chapters on humanitarian logistics, multichannel fulfilment and reverse logistics, as well as detailed discussion of the latest trends and issues that confront logistics. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is a practical handbook and an essential reference for logistics and supply chain practitioners as well as students undertaking professional examinations and degrees in the field of logistics and supply chain. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management provides an introduction to fundamental elements of modern logistics and distribution. It explores all stages of the supply chain from raw materials through to the final distribution of the finished product. This handbook covers vital areas, concepts of logistics and distribution; planning for logistics; procurement and inventory decisions; warehousing and storage; freight transport; and operational management. The 5th edition of The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management has been radically updated to reflect the latest advances in logistics and covers new topics studied on academic and professional courses. There are brand new chapters on humanitarian logistics, multichannel fulfilment and reverse logistics, as well as detailed discussion of the latest trends and issues that confront logistics. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is a practical handbook and an essential reference for logistics and supply chain practitioners as well as students undertaking professional examinations and degrees in the field of logistics and supply chain. Now in its fifth 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 explains: 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 humanitarian logistics, multichannel fulfillment and reverse logistics, there is detailed discussion of the latest trends and issues that confront logistics. This book helps in the logistics manager's 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. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is the definitive introduction to all the main elements of modern logistics and distribution. An invaluable guide for distribution, logistics and supply-chain professionals as well as students it covers key topics such as planning for logistics, procurement and inventory decisions, warehousing, freight and operational management. The fifth edition has been completely revised and updated throughout with new material on humanitarian logistics, multichannel fulfilment and reverse logistics