The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management: Understanding the Supply Chain

Product Description
Fully grasp the core principles of logistics, distribution management and the supply chain, in addition to emerging trends and the latest technologies, with this definitive guide that offers clear and straightforward explanations. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management provides students and practitioners with a complete overview of all aspects of setting up, managing, and optimizing supply chains. Written by an author team with years of practical experience in some of the most challenging environments across the world, the handbook is underpinned by real-world data and worked examples throughout. Designed to offer a complete understanding of how supply chains fit together, The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution is structured logically and delves into topics in more detail than collections of research papers of miscellaneous works. With coverage on all the key aspects of distribution, logistics and supply chain management, students and practitioners alike will find this to be both an invaluable textbook and useful desk reference throughout their careers. The seventh edition includes updates and solutions designed to meet the challenges faced by those studying and working in the sector. New material covers future technologies, including artificial intelligence, cyber-security, 5G mobile networks, drones and cobots, and how these can be used to optimize operations and increase productivity. Online resources include lecture slides (tables, images and formulae from the text), glossary of terms, weblinks, blog articles, video interviews and infographics.
Review
"A whopping 750 pages filled with a wealth of information on all aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials through to final distribution of the finished product." ―
Martijn Graat, LogisticsMatter.com
"I would recommend this as one of the most readable books available for logistics and supply chain students and professionals around the world." ―
Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, CILT
"This is all you need. For anyone wishing to start their career or top up their knowledge, regardless of how long they have been in the profession, this is the one-stop, excellently written publication. This publication is my sanity check in an ever-changing world of logistics." ―
Ashley Rimmer, FCILT, Transport Manager (Highways) Norse Group.
"An impressive book covering the key aspects and processes of logistics and distribution in a detailed and holistic manner. It is an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students and others keen to understand more about logistics and distribution." ―
Professor Michael Bourlakis, Director of the Centre for Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University
About the Author
Alan Rushton is a former Director of Dialog Consultants, a consultancy specialising in distribution, logistics and supply chain management. He was formally the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).
Phil Croucher is a former independent consultant and lecturer with over forty years experience in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry. Over the years he has held many senior posts in the industry and worked in countries such as Oman, UAE, KSA, Jordan, Algeria, China and India. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and has an MSc from Cranfield University. He teaches at the University of East Anglia on a regular basis and undertakes foreign assignments for CILT to places such as Somalia and Thailand.
Dr. Peter Baker is a former independent consultant and lecturer. He spent the first part of his career in international freight forwarding and then moved to supply chain consultancy, during which time he conducted over 80 supply chain projects across a wide range of