Contemporary Logistics (9th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 013156207X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The authors provide an overview of logistics, elements of logistics systems including order management and customer service, protective packaging and materials handling, domestic and industrial transportation management, inventory, warehousing and supply management, analyzing, designing, and implementing a logistics system. Using real-world case studies throughout, this exploration of contemporary logistics describes the entire supply channel system – from inbound movement of freight through materials management to physical distribution to customers. State-of-the-art in perspective, it highlights topics that affect logistics channels management – including customer service, packaging, inventory management, traffic management and creating “value-added” linkages in the supply chain. For individuals interested in contemporary logistics.
Robert I. Hedges said Excellent Logistics Text. I used this text in a graduate logistics class, and while clearly written and suitable for beginners, it is also excellent for more advanced students. The eighth edition is very current with discussions of topics like JIT, JIT II, and early RFID technology (although much has happened in the last year in RFID, already making the text somewhat dated in that regard.) I found that the case studie. Great book SCM is my major for the Bachelors degree. I think this book offers a good overview over Logistics and I will use it in the future. I actually was surprised to see chapters about trobles I had on my job in this book. Definetly a worthy book to keep in the library as a business student.. Painful to read heal Painfully wordy, it often feels like it's being padded for length with unnecessary examples and postulations. It feels like chore just reading the book, because you have to slog through meaningless sentences just to find a single, useful statement or definition.