Contemporary Logistics

By exploring modern logistics from a managerial perspective, this leading text brings theory to life with its timely, practical, and thorough coverage of the fundamentals of logistics in todayrs"s dynamic global landscape. Logistics and the Supply Chain; Logistics and Information Technology; Strategic and Financial Logistics; Organizational and Managerial Issues in Logistics; The Supply Chain Management Concept; Procurement; Demand Management, Order Management, and Customer Service; Inventory Management; Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location; Warehouse Management; Packaging and Materials Handling; Transportation; Transportation Management; International Logistics For individuals interested in contemporary logistics.

Part I: An Overview of Logistics    
Chapter 1. Logistics and the Supply Chain
Chapter 2. Logistics and Information Technology   
Chapter 3. Strategic and Financial Logistics    
Chapter 4. Organizational and Managerial Issues in Logistics    
Part II: Supply Chain Management
Chapter 5. The Supply Chain Management Concept    
Chapter 6. Procurement    
Part III: Elements of Logistics Systems    
Chapter 7. Demand Management, Order Management, and Customer Service    
Chapter 8. Inventory Management    
Chapter 9. Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location    
Chapter 10. Warehouse Management     
Chapter 11. Packaging and Materials Handling    
Chapter 12. Transportation    
Chapter 13. Transportation Management    
Chapter 14. International Logistics