The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
Endorsed By: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
This practical handbook explores all stages of the supply chain from raw materials through to the final distribution of the finished product and is an invaluable guide for distribution, logistics, supply-chain managers and students.
Appealing to students, newly appointed managers and experienced practitioners alike, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of the modern logistics and distribution world in plain language.
Richly illustrated throughout, the third edition of this popular handbook has been completely restructured and fully revised to include the most up-to-date information. Essential areas such as manufacturing logistics; integrated logistics; process design and home delivery have been re-visited to provide an in-depth, thorough understanding.
There is a new chapter on receiving and despatch within the Warehouse and Storage section, as well as an explanation of new technologies in surrounding chapters such as radio frequency indentification (RFID), voice technology, satellite crane systems and dynamic pick systems. Together with additional information and examples of warehouse design, The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is an invaluable guide for distribution, logistics and supply-chain managers, as well as students taking logistics-related degrees and professional qualifications.
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Paperback, 640 Pages, Dimensions 246 x 189 MM Language English.
PART 1 CONCEPTS OF LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION
1 Introduction to logistics and distribution
2 Integrated logistics and the supply chain
3 Customer service and logistics
4 Channels of distribution
5 Key issues and challenges for logistics
PART 2 PLANNING FOR LOGISTICS
6 Planning framework for logistics
7 Logistics processes
8 Logistics network planning
9 Logistics management and organization
10 Manufacturing and materials management
PART 3 PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY DECISIONS
11 Basic inventory planning and management
12 Inventory and the supply chain
13 Purchasing and supply
PART 4 WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE
14 Principles of warehousing
15 Storage and handling systems (palletized)
16 Storage and handling systems (non-palletized)
17 Order picking and replenishment
18 Receiving and dispatch
19 Warehouse design
20 Warehouse management and information
PART 5 FREIGHT TRANSPORT
21 International logistics: modal choice
22 Intermodal transport
23 Road freight transport: vehicle selection
24 Road freight transport: vehicle costing
25 Road freight transport: legislation
26 Road freight transport: planning and resourcing
PART 6 OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
27 Cost and performance monitoring
28 Benchmarking
29 Information and communication technology in the supply chain
30 Outsourcing: the selection process
31 Security and safety in distribution
32 Logistics and the environment
Alan Rushton is Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Transportation, Cranfield School of Management, and a director of Dialog Consultants Ltd, a consultancy specializing in distribution, logistics and supply-chain management. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Phil works for Eagle Global Logistics as the Middle East Regional Manager for land transport based in Dubai. With a career in the logistics industry that spans more than 33 years he has worked in the UK, Oman, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) he has conducted several training assignments in China and Taiwan. He is also an examiner for the CILT masters programme in Logistics. His qualifications include a Masters degree from Cranfield University in logistics and distribution management.
Peter is a Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. His previous industrial experience includes undertaking over 70 consultancy projects in the Supply Chain Division of Deloitte Consulting.
He is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.