Contemporary Logistics

by Murphy, Paul R.

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Full title :Contemporary Logistics.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2015.
Edition:11th ed

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Publisher(s):Pearson Education Limited
Place of Publication:Harlow, United Kingdom
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2015.

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Description:1 online resource (318 pages)

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ISBN:9781292004969, 1292004967
oclc:on1097132961
LC Classification:HF5415.6
Dewey Decimal:658.5

Cover -- Brief Contents -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I: Overview of Logistics -- Chapter 1: An Overview of Logistics -- Economic Impacts of Logistics -- Logistics: What It Is -- The Increased Importance of Logistics -- A Reduction in Economic Regulation -- Changes in Consumer Behavior -- Technological Advances -- The Growing Power of Retailers -- Globalization of Trade -- The Systems and Total Cost Approaches to Logistics -- Logistical Relationships within the Firm -- Finance -- Production -- Marketing -- Marketing Channels -- Activities in the Logistical Channel -- Customer Service -- Demand Forecasting -- Facility Location Decisions -- International Logistics -- Inventory Management -- Materials Handling -- Order Management -- Packaging -- Procurement -- Reverse Logistics -- Transportation Management -- Warehousing Management -- Logistics Careers -- Summary -- Questions for Discussion and Review -- Suggested Readings -- Case 1.1: KiddieLand and the Super Gym -- Appendix 1: Logistics Professional Organizations -- Chapter 2: Logistics and Information Technology -- General Types of Information Management Systems -- Office Automation Systems -- Communication Systems -- Transaction…