Editorial Reviews
Now in its sixth edition, this definitive text explains the nuts and bolts of logistics and distribution in accessible language. Covering all the major elements of modern logistics, The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is an indispensable guide for both students of logistics as well as newly-appointed distribution, logistics and supply chain managers.
This new edition of The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management has been radically updated to reflect the latest advances in logistics and to cover new topics being studied on academic and professionals courses. There are whole new sections on critical topics, including logistics costs and trade-offs, demand forecasting, inventory planning, international freight forwarding and outsourcing logistics.
Review
“A whopping 720 pages filled with a wealth of information on all aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials through to final distribution of the finished product.” (Martijn Graat, Logisticsmatter.com)
“I would recommend this as one of the most readable books available for logistics and supply chain students and professionals around the world.” (Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, CILT).
About the Author
Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is also a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Phil Croucher is Vice President-Supply Chain for Dalma Energy LLC, has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Dr Peter Baker is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University and a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Product Details
- Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Kogan Page; 6 edition (January 28, 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 074947677X
- ISBN-13: 978-0749476779
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
