• Explores all stages of the supply chain from raw materials to final delivery of the finished product
• Valuable guide for distribution, logistics, supply chain managers and students
• Explains the nuts and bolts of logistics and distribution in an accessible language
• Updated to reflect the latest logistics advances and cover new topics being studied in academic and professional courses
• Provides a thorough review of the latest technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) as well as additional information and examples of warehouse design
• Planning Framework for Logistics
• Logistics Processes
• Logistics Network Planning
• Logistics Management and Organization
• Manufacturing and Materials Management

PART 1: CONCEPTS OF LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION

• Introduction to Logistics and Distribution
• Integrated Logistics and 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
• Logistics Network Planning
• Logistics Management and Organization
• Manufacturing and 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 (Palletized)
• Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletized)
• Order Picking and Replenishment
• Receiving and Dispatch
• Warehouse Design
• Warehouse Management and Information

PART 5: FREIGHT TRANSPORT

• International Logistics: Modal Choice
• Intermodal Transport
• Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Selection
• Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Costing
• Road Freight Transport: Legislation
• Road Freight Transport: Planning and Resourcing

PART 6: OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Cost and Performance Monitoring
• Benchmarking
• Information and Communications Technology in the Supply Chain
• Outsourcing: The Selection Process
• Security and Safety in Distribution
• Logistics and the Environment
• References
• Index

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