The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management (2nd ed.)

Citation

(2005), "The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management (2nd ed.)", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 54 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijppm.2005.07954bae.001

The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management (2nd ed.)

The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management (2nd ed.)

John Oxley, Phil Croucher and Alan RushtonKogan PageISBN: 0749433655£35

Logistics and distribution management is now recognised as a major industrial and economic function in its own right and effective logistics practices are a key component of overall organisational productivity. Overt the last decade, the filed has been “professionalised” as its importance has been realised – with attention being paid to the logistics function as a whole as well as to individual sub-systems. This second edition of a popular and practical handbook recognises this new perception and explores all the respective stages of the supply chain, from raw materials through to the final distribution of the finished product. The major topics covered are:

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  concepts of logistics and distribution;

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  planning for logistics;

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  procurement and inventory decisions;

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  warehousing and storage;

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  freight transport; and

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  information and supply-chain management.

This book is well-presented with many diagrams and photographs, and is a valuable resource for distribution, logistics and supply-chain managers, as well as students taking logistics-related degrees and professional qualifications.