In order to run successful logistics operations managers need to have a vast breadth of knowledge of the tools and techniques needed to maintain efficiency in the supply chain.
The Logistics Toolkit provides logistics managers in the areas of transport, warehousing and inventory with a comprehensive set of tools to tackle many of the day-to-day issues in order to drive efficiency and business success. In a busy, rapidly moving environment it offers quick, reliable advice and combines crucial logistics tools with key business techniques including SWOT analysis, Gantt Charts and Cause and Effect Analysis. Each tool is explained and put into context and examples are given of how it can be used within logistics.
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