Overview
Now in its fourth edition, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of logistics and distribution in accessible language. Covering all the major elements of modern logisitcs it is an indespensible guide for both students of logistics as well as newly-appointed distribution, logistics and supply chain managers. This edition has been radically updated to reflect the latest advances in logistics and to cover new topics being studied on academic and professionals courses. It includes brand new chapters on: supply chain segmentation, air transport, maritime transport, outsourcing services and decision making and outsourcing management. It provides a thorough explanation of the latest technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), voice technology, satellite crane systems and dynamic pick systems, together with additional information and examples of warehouse design.
Full Product Details
Author: Alan Rushton ,
Phil Croucher ,
Dr Peter Baker ,
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.10cm
, Height: 3.50cm
, Length: 24.10cm
Weight: 1.089kg
ISBN: 9780749457143
ISBN 10: 0749457147
Pages: 664
Publication Date: 03 June 2010
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By: 9780749466275
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Intended, both as s reference for current logistics managers as well as a text for students, this updated edition includes new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air and marine transport, and the ever frequent decision to outsource. The latter can take place in a variety of areas, grouped here into the categories of warehousing, transport, and value added services. Although published in the UK and covering European Union legislation, most of the book is internationally applicable, treating standard issues of supply chain management. <br> -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.
Intended, both as s reference for current logistics managers as well as a text for students, this updated edition includes new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air and marine transport, and the ever frequent decision to outsource. The latter can take place in a variety of areas, grouped here into the categories of warehousing, transport, and value added services. Although published in the UK and covering European Union legislation, most of the book is internationally applicable, treating standard issues of supply chain management. --Book News, Inc.
Intended, both as s reference for current logistics managers as well as a text for students, this updated edition includes new chapters on supply chain segmentation, air and marine transport, and the ever frequent decision to outsource.  The latter can take place in a variety of areas, grouped here into the categories of warehousing, transport, and value added services.  Although published in the UK and covering European Union legislation, most of the book is internationally applicable, treating standard issues of supply chain management. <br> -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.
Author Information
Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is also a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK). Phil Croucher is Vice President-Supply Chain for Dalma Energy LLC, has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK). Dr Peter Baker is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University and a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
