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Dewey Decimal Number: 658.5 EAN: 9780137985487 Edition: 7th ISBN: 0137985487 Label: Prentice Hall Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 608 Publication Date: January 06, 1999 Publisher: Prentice Hall Studio: Prentice Hall Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Using real-world case studies throughout, this exploration of contemporary logistics describes the entire supply channel system -- from inbound movement of freight through materials management to physical distribution to customers. Highlights topics that affect logistics channels management -- including customer service, packaging, inventory management, traffic management, and creating "value-added" linkages in the supply chain. Considers both domestic and international logistics. Explains how to analyze, design, and implement a logistics system -- including logistics systems controls and reengineering logistics systems. Integrates cases based on real-world examples throughout to illustrate the nature of logistics and the problems faced in daily operations. For anyone involved in logistics, physical distribution, or materials management. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great TextbookSo far this has been the best reading textbook I've ever had. Of course, I'm biased since it is in the specialization area of my Master's Degree, so the material interests me. 1/2 way through the course, and learning alot from reading this book. Highly recommended. Rating: - Excellent Logistics TextI used this text in a graduate logistics class, and while clearly written and suitable for beginners, it is also excellent for more advanced students. The eighth edition is very current with discussions of topics like JIT, JIT II, and early RFID technology (although much has happened in the last year in RFID, already making the text somewhat dated in that regard.) I found that the case studies were well written and the real world examples cited in the book were well conceived to illustrate the intended ... Read More Rating:  - Required reading for the new logistics professionalAnyone working in the logistics and delivery field must read this book and keep it in your library. The book is all-inclusive so you don't need lots of others. This may help justify the high price. 
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