Global Logistics and Distribution Planning: Strategies for Management

Global Logistics and Distribution Planning: Strategies for Management

by Donald Waters (Author)

Synopsis

Effective logistics and distribution is essential to the long-term success of a company and is an area of constant innovation. Taking an international perspective, this book outlines the current situation and provides useful ideas and practical information on trends. This edition has been updated to cover: the strategic development of logistics and the supply chains; the design and implementation of logistics strategies; the continuing integration of the supply chain; the developments in e-commerce; the effects of lean and agile operations; measuring and improving performance; environmental issues; and international views on logistics.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Edition: 4
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 28 Mar 2003

ISBN 10: 0749439300
ISBN 13: 9780749439309

Media Reviews
This book is a must for all transport operators, distributors, transport planning officers, students. -- Cargo Today
Author Bio
Donald Waters has over 30 years' experience of teaching and working in logistics and operations management. He is the author of several well-known logistics books, including Global Logistics (also published by Kogan Page). He has lectured extensively in the area and was until recently Professor of Operations Management at the University of Calgary, Canada. Donald Waters is now a visiting professor at various universities, including University of Calgary, Warsaw School of Economics, Czech Management Centre, University of Quebec at Montreal, University of Sheffield, Henley Management College and Edinburgh Business School. He runs a company that is centred around management research and education. He is a member of the CILT.