The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management

Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is also a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK). Phil Croucher is an independent supply chain consultant and lecturer, has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Fellow of CILT (UK). Dr Peter Baker is an independent consultant and lecturer, a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University and a Chartered Fellow of CILT (UK).

The definitive guide to supply chain philosophy, strategy AND the practicalities of logistics and distribution. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is a step-by-step guide to setting up and managing supply chains to add maximum value to the organisations they serve. Benefiting from the author team's years of practical field-based experience in some of the most challenging environments across the world from developed economies to third world countries and war zones, this is a book that will enthuse students and be an invaluable desk reference throughout the careers of practitioners.Packed with worked examples and real-world data The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management offers complete coverage on all the key aspects of distribution, logistics and supply chain planning and management with clear and straightforward explanations. This is not a compilation of work drawn from a disparate collection of research papers and miscellaneous projects but a logical and complete holistic view of how supply chains fit together including the detailed, nitty gritty of the distribution and logistics.Globalisation, increased competition and new technologies have all changed the landscape in which supply chains operate. This fully revised 6th edition of The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management provides solutions to the key challenges. With new material on international freight forwarding, environmental best practice, cool chain, intermodal shipping and outsourcing and a new, detailed index of contents this is the ultimate study/reference companion.New online resources including PowerPoint lecture slides (tables, images and formulae from the text), glossary of terms, weblinks, blog articles, video interviews and infographics.

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management explains clearly the functions and elements related to logistics, supply chain and distribution management. Covering all the major aspects of modern logistics, it is an indispensable guide for both students as well as newly appointed distribution, logistics and supply chain managers seeking to improve service and lower costs while reducing environmental impact. Case studies bring the theory to life and help explain fully how to set up and operate a supply chain.This fully revised 6th edition of The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management includes the latest advances in logistics and covers new topics being studied on academic and professionals courses. There are whole new sections on critical topics including costs and trade-offs, demand forecasting, inventory planning, international freight forwarding and outsourcing logistics.

New to this edition: Updated with the latest key topics and developments in globalisation, technology, digital/data and sustainability. Revised and re-ordered chapters, including Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; Inventory Planning and Forecasting; Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling; Logistics Outsourcing and Humanitarian Logistics. New material on reverse logistics and new warehouse equipment (e.g. robots in multi-level grid systems), environmental best practice and cool chain as well as a brand new chapter on International Freight Forwarding

* Section - ONE: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution; ** Chapter - 01: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; ** Chapter - 02: Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; ** Chapter - 03: Customer Service and Logistics; ** Chapter - 04: Channels of Distribution; ** Chapter - 05: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics; * Section - TWO: Planning for Logistics; ** Chapter - 06: Planning Framework for Logistics; ** Chapter - 07: Logistics Processes; ** Chapter - 08: Supply Chain Segmentation; ** Chapter - 09: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; ** Chapter - 10: Logistics Network Planning; ** Chapter - 11: Logistics Management and Organisation; ** Chapter - 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment; ** Chapter - 13: Manufacturing Logistics; * Section - THREE: Procurement, Inventory & Demand Forecasting; ** Chapter - 14: Procurement and Supply; ** Chapter - 15: Inventory: the Basic Concepts; ** Chapter - 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain; ** Chapter - 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting; * Section - FOUR: Warehousing and Storage; ** Chapter - 18: Principles of Warehousing; ** Chapter - 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised); ** Chapter - 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised); ** Chapter - 21: Order Picking and Packing; ** Chapter - 22: Receiving and Despatch; ** Chapter - 23: Warehouse Design; ** Chapter - 24: Warehouse Management and Information; * Section - FIVE: Freight Transport; ** Chapter - 25: International Logistics: Modal Choice; ** Chapter - 26: Maritime Transport; ** Chapter - 27: Air Transport; ** Chapter - 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport; ** Chapter - 29: Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Selection; ** Chapter - 30: Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Costing; ** Chapter - 31: Road Freight Transport: Planning and Resourcing; ** Chapter - 32: Road Freight Transport: Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling; ** Chapter - 33: International Freight Forwarding; * Section - SIX: Outsourcing Logistics; ** Chapter - 34: Outsourcing: Operations & Services; ** Chapter - 35: Outsourcing: Decision Criteria; ** Chapter - 36: Outsourcing: the Selection Process; ** Chapter - 37: Outsourcing Management; * Section - SEVEN: Operational Management; ** Chapter - 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring; ** Chapter - 39: Benchmarking; ** Chapter - 40: Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain; ** Chapter - 41: Security and Safety; ** Chapter - 42: Logistics and the Environment; ** Chapter - 43: Humanitarian Logistics