The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management

by Rushton, Alan

• ISBN13: 9780749457143
• ISBN10: 0749457147
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-28
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

Now in its fourth edition, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of the modern logistics and distribution in accessible language. Newly updated, it includes revisions to essential areas such as manufacturing logistics, integrated logistics, process design and home delivery. It provides a thorough explanation of the latest technologies such as radio frequency identification (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 Managementis a valuable guide for newly-appointed distribution, logistics and supply-chain managers, as well as seasoned professionals and students.

Author Biography

Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants Ltd, specializing in distribution, logistics and supply chain management and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Transportation at Cranfield School of Management.

Phil Croucher is Regional Manager of Land Transport for EGL Eagle Global Logistics.

Peter Baker is a Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. His industrial experience includes over 70 consulting projects as a manager in the Supply Chain Division of Deloitte Consulting.

Excerpts

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 ManagementThe 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.