Logistics and supply chain management / Patrik Jonsson
By: Jonsson, Patrik, Dr
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BookPublisher: London : McGraw-Hill Education, 2008Description: 544 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + pbk.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780077117382; 0077117387.Subject(s): Business logistics -- Cost effectiveness | Delivery of goods -- Management | Computer software -- Reusability | Business & Management | Purchasing & supply management | Business and ManagementDDC classification: 658.5 | 658.5 JON | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a comprehensive new text that explains the fundamentals of the subject to help students understand the game rules, goals and objectives when designing, planning and controlling efficient and effective logistics systems in supply chains.
It also includes coverage of information technology, the impact of manufacturing and product structures on logistics and supply chain systems, and the environment.
Designed specifically with the student in mind, this book is the perfect companion for introductory courses in logistics and supply chain management.
Key Features:
The book contains many mini cases to illustrate current practice.Discussion tasks have been included to help facilitate effective learning and provide reinforcement.
A comprehensive glossary has been included at the end of the book.
Key terms are defined at the end of each chapter.
Where appropriate, quantitative examples and exercises have been included to help students understand planning and control concepts and analysis tools. Full solutions are provided in the appendix.
Formerly CIP. Uk
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-478) and index.
Part 1: The logistics and supply chain management disciplines -- Introduction to logistics and supply chain management -- The logistics system -- The flow of materials -- Part 2: Logistics and supply chain goals and performance -- Customer service -- Logistics costs and tied-up capital -- Environmental aspects of logistics -- Part 3: Logistics and supply chain structures -- Products in the logistics system -- Material supply structures -- Production processes and layouts -- Distribution structures -- Part 4: Planning and control of logistics and supply chain systems -- Demand management -- Materials management -- Manufacturing planning and control -- Transport planning -- The procurement process -- Part 5: Supply chain, IT and improvement aspects of logistics -- Emerging practices in supply chain management -- Information systems for logistics and supply chain management.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a comprehensive new text that explains the fundamentals of the subject so that the student understands the \'game rules\' goals and objectives when designing, planning and controlling efficient and effective logistics systems in supply chains. It also includes coverage of information technology, the impact of manufacturing and product structures on logistics and supply chain systems, and the environment. Designed specifically with the student in mind, this book is the perfect companion for introductory courses in logistics and supply chain management.The key features are: the book contains many mini cases to illustrate current practice and key concepts defined and described in the book; discussion tasks have been included to help facilitate effective learning and provide reinforcement; a comprehensive glossary has been included at the end of the book; key terms are defined at the end of each chapter; where appropriate, quantitative examples and exercises have been included to help students understand planning and control concepts and analysis tools; and, full solutions are provided in appendix.
This comprehensive text provides the student with hands-on knowledge about how to really do logistics. It explains the fundamentals of the subject so that the student understands the 'game rules', goals and objectives when designing, planning and controlling efficient and effective logistics systems in supply chains.