Global logistics new directions in supply chain management
Title:
Global logistics new directions in supply chain management
Author:
Waters, C. D. J. (C. Donald J.), 1949-
ISBN:
9780749448134
9780749450502
9781615830206
Edition:
5th ed.
Publication Information:
London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page Ltd., 2007.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xxviii, 436 pages) : illustrations
General Note:
Title of 4th ed.: Global logistics and distribution planning.
"The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)."
Contents:
Figures; Tables; Contributors; Preface; 1 Trends in the supply chain; 2 New directions in logistics; 3 Formulating logistics strategy; 4 Agile supply chain operating environments -- avoiding implementation pitfalls; 5 Time compression in the supply chain; 6 Strategic supply chain management: the power of incentives; 7 The development of supply chain relationships: a multi-lens approach; 8 Demand flow leadership and the evolution of management concepts; 9 Using services marketing strategies for logistics customer service; 10 Supply chain management: the challenge of systems.
Abstract:
The field of logistics is developing at a remarkable pace and its role is now integral to the long term plans of almost all businesses. Communications and IT are offering ever more opportunities; world trade is growing; new markets are developing; yet at the same time there is increasing concern for the environment. The world of logistics is constantly evolving in response to these changes. In the same way, the fifth edition of this established book has evolved to represent the current trends, best practice and latest thinking on global logistics. It serves as a forum allowing the contributors.
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