The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management: Understanding the Supply Chain - Couverture rigide

Rushton, Alan; Croucher, Phil; Baker, Dr Peter; Koliousis, Professor Ioannis

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1398625124 ISBN 13 : 9781398625129

Editeur : Kogan Page Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

Learn how to plan, operate and optimize a supply chain that delivers maximum value.

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is the definitive guide for students, operations leaders and logistics professionals who want to master strategy, planning and execution in today's fast-changing environment.

Now in its eighth edition, this comprehensive resource blends strategic insight with step-by-step tactical guidance, supported by real-world data, flow charts and worked examples from the authors' hands-on experience. It covers everything from setting up and managing supply chains to leveraging the latest technologies and driving sustainable performance.

You'll learn how to:

- Design and operate efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains
- Apply AI, data analytics and digital tools to optimize performance
- Manage logistics networks, inventory, transport and distribution channels
- Translate strategic goals into practical, measurable actions

Featuring new insights into digital transformation, AI, blockchain and the future of sustainable operations, plus online resources including lecture slides, infographics and acronyms, this book equips readers to make smarter decisions, deliver results and strengthen their professional impact.

Themes include: supply chain strategy, logistics optimization, distribution management, sustainable operations, AI in logistics, digital transformation

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Peter Baker spent the early part of his career in international freight forwarding, conduct- ing export and import freight movements and ship's agency work. He became an office manager prior to taking an MSc degree in Distribution Technology and Management at Cranfield University.
After a period with a specialist materials handling and distribution consultancy, he worked for 12 years with Deloitte Consulting in their Supply Chain and Consumer Business divisions. During his period in consultancy, he has conducted over 100 supply chain projects across a wide range of industries and public sector organizations. He has undertaken projects in many European countries, as well as in North America, the Far East, Central Asia, West Africa and the Middle East. These projects have included supply chain strategy, procurement, international logistics, distribution centre design, inventory control, transport operations and supporting computer systems.
He became a lecturer, senior lecturer and then visiting fellow, at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield School of Management, where he completed his PhD on the subject of the role, design and operation of distribution centres in agile supply chains. He has continued his consultancy work during this period. He is a Fellow of both the CILT (UK) and the Higher Education Academy. He has published regularly in books, trade journals and academic journals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kogan Page Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1398625124
• ISBN 13: 9781398625129
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 896
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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