Introduction to global logistics: delivering the goods

By:

Manners-Bell, John

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Kogan Page Limited London 2017Edition: 2ndDescription: viii, 372 pISBN:

9780749478254

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

658.7 MAN

Summary: About the book Introduction to Global Logistics offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders. In this comprehensive second instalment of Global Logistics Strategies, John Manners-Bell provides an in-depth definition, description and exploration of the strategic principles and practices in transportation modes and supply chain verticals, including: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors, including automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer, and high tech. Introduction to Global Logistics offers a detailed examination of key topics, including: how the logistics industry has developed, how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends, what the risks are to the industry, and how it will develop over the coming years. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses. Online resources available: Chapter-supporting lecturer slides.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Indian Institute of Management LRC General Stacks	Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques	658.7 MAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		001379

Section - 00: Introduction;Section - 01: What’s shaping the global logistics market?;Section - 02: An industry in transformation: towards consolidation;Section - 03: Logistics market development by geography;Section - 04: The emergence of logistics clusters;Section - 05: International freight forwarding;Section - 06: Contract logistics;Section - 07: European road freight;Section - 08: Express parcels;Section - 09: Air cargo;Section - 10: Container shipping;Section - 11: The European rail and intermodal sectors;Section - 12: Supply chain technologies;Section - 13: Supply chain dynamics of vertical sectors;Section - 14: Risks in global supply chains;Section - 15: The e-commerce logistics phenomenon;Section - 16: Supply chain innovation and disruption;Section - 17: Ethical and sustainable supply chain strategies;

About the book
Introduction to Global Logistics offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders. In this comprehensive second instalment of Global Logistics Strategies, John Manners-Bell provides an in-depth definition, description and exploration of the strategic principles and practices in transportation modes and supply chain verticals, including: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors, including automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer, and high tech.

Introduction to Global Logistics offers a detailed examination of key topics, including: how the logistics industry has developed, how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends, what the risks are to the industry, and how it will develop over the coming years. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses.

Online resources available: Chapter-supporting lecturer slides.

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