Global Logistics Management
A Competitive Advantage for the 21st Century
2. Edition December 2005
344 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
This second edition of Global Logistics Management has been
thoroughly revised and updated, and new examples have been added
reflecting recent developments in the field. This new
edition:
* * Helps readers to understand and appreciate the power of
managing logistics for profit and competitive advantage
* Educates readers about the nature of individual logistics
activities and how they can be woven together
* Contains a global focus throughout, with examples drawn from
various parts of the world
* Has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to keep it
current
* Now includes new examples reflecting recent developments and
current preoccupations, including security and global
instability.
Visit the accompanying website at
www.blackwellpublishing.com/gourdin to download PowerPoint slides
to supplement the book.
1 Introduction to Logistics.
2 Logistics in the Organization.
3 Customer Service.
4 Inventory Management.
5 Global Transportation Systems.
6 Transportation Management Issues.
7 Warehousing.
8 Materials Handling and Packaging.
9 Managing Logistics Information.
10 Inbound Logistics and Purchasing.
Study Questions.
11 The Global Logistics Environment.
12 Logistics Strategies.
13 Developing High-Quality Logistics Systems.
14 Improving Logistics Performance.
15 Organizing for Logistics Effectiveness.
Index
