The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management

part 1 concepts of logistics and distribution introduction to logistics and distribution; integrated logistics and the supply chain; customer service and logistics; channels of distribution; key issues and challenges for logistics. part 2 planning for logistics planning framework for logistics; logistics processes; supply chain segmentation; logistics network planning; logistics management and organisation; manufacturing & materials management. part 3 procurement and inventory decisions basic inventory planning and management; inventory and the supply chain; purchasing and supply. part 4 warehousing and storage principles of warehousing; storage and handling systems (palletised); storage and handling systems (non-palletised); order picking and replenishment; receiving and despatch; warehouse design; warehouse management and information. part 5 freight transport international logistics: modal choice; maritime transport; air transport; rail and intermodal transport; road freight transport: vehicle selection; road freight transport: vehicle costing; road freight transport: planning and resourcing. part 6 operational management the monitoring and control of logistics and distribution; benchmarking; information systems in the supply chain; outsourcing: services and decision criteria; outsourcing: the selection process; outsourcing management; security and safety in distribution; logistics and the environment.

Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Peter Baker

"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.""-Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc."