Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Financial Times Series)

by ProfMartinChristopher (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2010

  $5.81

  Effective development and management of a supply chain network is an invaluable source of sustainable advantage in today's turbulent global marketplace, where demand is difficult to predict and supply chains need to be more flexible as a result. This updated 4th edition of the bestselling Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a clear-headed guide to all the key topics in an integrated approach to supply chains, including: * The link between logistics and customer value. * Logistics and the bottom line measuring costs and performance. * Creating a responsive supply chain. * Managing the global pipeline. * Managing supply chain relationships. * Managing risk in the supply chain. * Matching supply and demand. * Creating a sustainable supply chain. * Product design in the supply chain.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.22

  This edition discusses the role of logistics in achieving corporate and financial goals. It provides practical guidance on auditing logistics systems and describes the use of customer surveys, opportunities for lead time reduction and the principles of JIT. *Written by a top author and consultant in the field. *Illustrated with case studies from a range of industries and countries. *Includes checklists and executive summaries.