{"product_id":"global-logistics-and-distribution-planning-hardback","title":"Global Logistics And Distribution Planning - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fully revised new edition of this well known and respected book is characterized by the more international perspective it has taken on through contributions from internationally known authors and a final section on international logistics which examines in turn strategies for West and East Europe, the Far East and North America.\u003cbr\u003eLogistics has a key strategic role to play in the long-term plans of major companies, and is recognized as a vital part of every organization. To a large extent this crucial new role is due to an expanded view of logistics, which now includes all the activities related to the supply chain from initial suppliers through to final customers.\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a wealth of useful ideas and practical information on all the current and future trends in logistics and distribution. Written by a host of contributors drawn from industry, constancy and education, this book provides new insights into the most significant aspects of logistics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003edevelopments in logistics\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esupply chain strategies\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003elean logistics\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eefficient customer response\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003elogistics in different countries\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epartnering and strategic alliances\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ere-engineering the logistics function\u003cbr\u003eFrom logistics professionals, consultants, professors and students to managers from different backgrounds who want an appreciation of current trends in the subject, this book is essential reading.\u003cbr\u003eAbout the author: Donald Waters, a past member if the Institute of Logistics and currently a member of the Canadian Association of Logistics Management, has lectured weekly on logistics, operational research and management science, and has brought his academic career to fruition as Professor of Operations Management at the University Calgary, Canada. He is also the author of Operations Management in the Kogan Page Fast Track MBA Series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45583223423214,"sku":"9780849340772","price":227.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780849340772.jpg?v=1721096241","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/global-logistics-and-distribution-planning-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}