Introduction to Distribution Logistics / Statistics in Practice (PDF)

unique introduction to distribution logistics that focuses on
both quantitative modeling and practical business issues

Introduction to Distribution Logistics presents a complete and
balanced treatment of distribution logistics by covering both
applications and the required theoretical background, therefore
extending its reach to practitioners and students in a range of
disciplines such as management, engineering, mathematics, and
statistics. The authors emphasize the variety and complexity of
issues and sub-problems surrounding distribution logistics as well
as the limitations and scope of applicability of the proposed
quantitative tools. Throughout the book, readers are provided with
the quantitative approaches needed to handle real-life management
problems, and areas of study include:

* Supply chain management

* Network design and transportation

* Demand forecasting

* Inventory control in single- and multi-echelon systems

* Incentives in the supply chain

* Vehicle routing

Complete with extensive appendices on probability and statistics
as well as mathematical programming, Introduction to Distribution
Logistics is a valuable text for distribution logistics courses at
both the advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate levels in a
variety of disciplines, and prior knowledge of production planning
is not assumed. The book also serves as a useful reference for
practitioners in the fields of applied mathematics and statistics,
manufacturing engineering, business management, and operations
research. The book's related Web site includes additional sections
and numerical illustrations.