Global cases in logistics and supply chain management / edited by David H. Taylor.
Contributor(s): Taylor, David H.
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BookPublisher: London : Thomson Learning, 1997Description: xx, 380, [6] p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 1861523955; 9781861523952.Subject(s): Business logistics -- Case studies | Physical distribution of goods -- Management -- Case studies | Business and Management | International business | Operational research | Purchasing & supply managementDDC classification: 658.5 GLO Summary: Logistics and supply chain management are attracting increasing interest from higher education and industry. This casebook aims to cater for that growing market, and also covers operations, transport, marketing, and strategy and management science.
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| General lending | MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main | 658.5 GLO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 38888000707764 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book contains over 30 action-oriented case studies from leading companies operating in Europe, Asia, USA, Australia and Africa including Brother International, Nike Europe, Fiat Auto Spa, Pepsi Cola International, Zimbabwe Dairy Marketing Board, Almarai Ltd., Eastman Kodak Singapore and The US Department of Environment. It meets the growing demand for cases in logistics and supply chain management that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each case takes a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional approach to business and will be highly relevant to students taking courses in logistics and supply chain management, distribution, purchasing and supplies management, marketing, manufacturing operations, business policy, international business and organisational behaviour.
Includes bibliographical references.
Logistics and supply chain management are attracting increasing interest from higher education and industry. This casebook aims to cater for that growing market, and also covers operations, transport, marketing, and strategy and management science.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction
- 1 Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy
- 2 Purchasing and Supplies Management
- 3 Manufacturing Logistics
- 4 Distribution Planning and Strategy
- 5 Warehouse Planning and Operations Management
- 6 Inventory Management
- 7 Transport Management
- 8 International Logistics and International Market-Entry Strategies
- References
- Maps