Unique breadth and depth of coverage of supply chain strategy and logistics/distribution including step-by-step strategic accounts of setting up and operating supply chains for maximum value and the tactical elements of logistics and distribution.
Worked examples using current real-world data (flow charts, tables, maps, equations) from the authors' first-hand experience bring the concepts to life.
Online resources: lecture slides (featuring tables, images and formulae from the text), glossary of terms, weblinks, blog articles, video interviews and infographics.
Figures and flow charts show how the elements of supply chains are interdependent, and a dedicated chapter on supply chain integration brings them together.
New to this edition: Updated with the latest key topics and developments in globalization, technology, digital/data and sustainability. Revised and re-ordered chapters, including Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; Inventory Planning and Forecasting; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Routing & Scheduling; Logistics Outsourcing and Humanitarian Logistics. New material on reverse logistics and new warehouse equipment (e.g. robots in multi-level grid systems), environmental best practice and cool chain as well as a brand new chapter on International Freight Forwarding --This text refers to the paperback edition.

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management: Understanding the Supply Chain | Alan Rushton (Author), Phil Croucher (Author), Peter Baker (Author) | Kogan Page

Table of Contents
Section 1: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution
Chapter 1: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution
Chapter 2: Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain
Chapter 3: Customer Service and Logistics
Chapter 4: Channels of Distribution
Chapter 5: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics

Section 2: Planning for Logistics
Chapter 6: Planning Framework for Logistics
Chapter 7: Logistics Processes
Chapter 8: Supply Chain Segmentation
Chapter 9: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs
Chapter 10: Logistics Network Planning
Chapter 11: Logistics Management and Organisation
Chapter 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment
Chapter 13: Manufacturing Logistics

Section 3: Procurement, Inventory and Demand Forecasting
Chapter 14: Procurement and Supply
Chapter 15: Inventory The Basic Concepts
Chapter 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain
Chapter 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting

Section 4: Warehousing and Storage
Chapter 18: Principles of Warehousing
Chapter 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised)
Chapter 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised)
Chapter 21: Order Picking and Packing
Chapter 22: Receiving and Dispatch
Chapter 23: Warehouse Design
Chapter 24: Warehouse Management and Information

Section 5: Freight Transport
Chapter 25: International Logistics Modal Choice
Chapter 26: Maritime Transport
Chapter 27: Air Transport
Chapter 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport
Chapter 29: Road Freight Transport Vehicle Selection
Chapter 30: Road Freight Transport Vehicle Costing
Chapter 31: Road Freight Transport Planning and Resourcing
Chapter 32: Road Freight Transport Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling
Chapter 33: International Freight Forwarding

Section 6: Outsourcing Logistics
Chapter 34: Outsourcing Operations & Services
Chapter 35: Outsourcing Decision Criteria
Chapter 36: Outsourcing The Selection Process
Chapter 37: Outsourcing Management

Section 7: Operational Management
Chapter 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring
Chapter 39: Benchmarking
Chapter 40: Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain
Chapter 41: Security and Safety
Chapter 42: Logistics and the Environment
Chapter 43: Humanitarian Logistics