Published with The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: 1. Concepts of logistics and distribution: Introduction to logistics and distribution -- Integrated logistics and the supply chain --Customer service and logistics -- Channels of distribution -- Key issues and challenges for logistics -- 2. Planning for logistics: Planning framework for logistics -- Logistics processes -- Supply chain segmentation -- Logistics network planning -- Logistics management and organization -- Manufacturing ang materials management -- 3. Procurement and inventory decisions: Basic inventory planning and management -- Inventory and the supply chain -- Purchasing and supply -- 4. Warehousing and storage: Principles of warehousing -- Storage systems and handling systems (palletized) -- Storage systems and handling systems (non-palletized) -- Order picking and replenishment -- Receiving and dispatch -- Warehouse design -- Warehouse management and information -- 5. Freight transport: International logistics: modal choice -- Maritime transport -- Air transport -- Rail and intermodal transport -- Road freight transport: vehicle selection -- Road freight transport: vehicle costing -- Road freight transport: planning and resourcing -- 6. Operational management: Cost and performance monitoring -- Benchmarking -- Information and communication technology in the supply chain -- Outsourcing: services and decision criteria -- Outsourcing: the selection process -- Outsourcing management -- Security and safety in distribution -- Logistics and the environment --Humanitarian logistics --

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