Business logistics management : theory and practice

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Title:

Author:

Vogt, J. J. (John J.)

ISBN:

9780195780116

Personal Author:

Vogt, J. J. (John J.)

Publication Information:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.

Physical Description:

x, 316 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

Competitive advantage created by logistics ; Logistics channel strategy ; Logistics planning ; Procurement management ; Inventory management ; Equipment used in facilities ; Packaging ; Design of storage and handling facilities ; Operation of a warehouse ; The transport system ; Transport management ; International logistics ; Reverse logistics ; Logistics systems ; E-business in logistics ; Financial aspects of logistics.

Subject Term:

Business logistics -- Management.

Added Author:

Pienaar, W. J. (Wessel J.)

De Wit, P. W. C. (Pieter Willem Combrink), 1947-

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2002283374-t.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2002283374-d.html

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Summary

The emphasis of this book is on the practical logistics operation and includes associated topics from the operation of a warehouse to the financial control of a facility. The practice of logistics is explained from within a business context so that students will be well grounded in theory and practice to enable them to function effectively and efficiently in the practical business environment. Themes such as project management, e-business and the financial aspects of logistics are integrated to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of logistics and supply chain management. This unique text has been specifically written for smaller, developing markets such as those found in South Africa.