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HANDBOOK OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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HANDBOOKS IN TRANSPORT 2

Series Editors

DAVID A. HENSHER

KENNETH J. BUTTON

Title Page

HANDBOOK OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT

EDITED BY

ANN M. BREWER

Institute of Transport Studies, University of Sydney

KENNETH J. BUTTON

The School of Public Policy, George Mason University

DAVID A. HENSHER

Institute of Transport Studies, University of Sydney

United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China

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Third edition 2008. Previous editions 1982, 1988

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Introduction to the Series

Transportation and logistics research has now reached maturity, with a solid foundation of established methodology for professionals to turn to and for future researchers and practitioners to build on. Elsevier is marking this stage in the life of the subject by launching a landmark series of reference works: Elsevier’s Handbooks in Transport. Comprising specially commissioned chapters from the leading experts of their topics, each title in the series will encapsulate the essential knowledge of a major area within transportation and logistics. To practitioners, researchers and students alike, these books will be authoritative, accessible and invaluable.

David A. Hensher

Kenneth J. Button

The Institute of Logistics and Transport

This Handbook is supported by The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT).

The Institute is the professional body for individuals and organizations involved in logistics, transport and supply-chain management. The Institute supports its 22 000 members and each sector, by actively promoting professional excellence and best practice and encourages the adoption of efficient and sustainable logistics and transport policies.

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