Overview

Few enter the logistics management industry with experience in all aspects of the profession. This book provides clear, workable explanations and guidance on the fundamentals to achieve success. A Practical Guide to Logistics is a straightforward guide taking readers through all aspects of the industry, covering packaging, transportation, warehousing and exporting and importing of goods. This fully updated second edition features a new chapter on Health and Safety in the field, and coverage of the most recent developments impacting logistics, including automation and electric vehicles. It equips readers with the necessary knowledge to progress in their careers and provides balanced advice on how to choose the right option for their business. A Practical Guide to Logistics is an essential introduction for practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students of logistics. Online resources include lecturer slides and additional figures and formulae.

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Author:   Jerry Rudd
Publisher:   Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.895kg
ISBN:  

9781398612693

ISBN 10:   1398612693
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   03 December 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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"""A Practical Guide to Logistics is a great practical guide to many of the challenges in our sector and will be of value to both professionals and students."" * Clare Bottle, CEO, UK Warehousing Association * ""A wonderful blend of lasting fundamentals and ever-changing advances that makes logistics a dynamic and exciting field."" * Stephen W. Simco, Head of Logistics and Distribution, Americas, Camelot Management Consultants * ""A valuable text for undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The variety of examples and real-world case studies, as well as the emphasis on applications, make this a worthwhile learning experience."" * Wenjuan Zeng, Lecturer of Global Logistics Management, University of Essex, UK * ""I have always considered practical experience to be a 'taster', leading a diner to choose from a theoretical menu. Jerry is a master chef, having spent a lot of time in the logistics kitchen."" * David James, Vice President of Subsidiary Development & Management, Knapp *"

"""A Practical Guide to Logistics is a great practical guide to many of the challenges in our sector and will be of value to both professionals and students."" * Clare Bottle, CEO, UK Warehousing Association * ""A wonderful blend of lasting fundamentals and ever-changing advances that makes logistics a dynamic and exciting field."" * Stephen W. Simco, Head of Logistics and Distribution, Americas, Camelot Management Consultants * ""A valuable text for undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The variety of examples and real-world case studies, as well as the emphasis on applications, make this a worthwhile learning experience."" * Wenjuan Zeng, Lecturer of Global Logistics Management, University of Essex, UK *"

Author Information

Jerry Rudd is a Logistics and Supply Chain professional with over 25 years' experience. He has worked with companies such as Ford, Peugeot, the Bank of England and Wincanton. He is based in London, UK.

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