an introduction to supply chain management Waters, Donald creator author. text bibliography enk 2020 monographic eng

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xii, 354 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. An introduction to Supply Chain Management is an essential introduction for any business student studying logistics or supply chain management. The text uses chapter aims, summaries, boxed items, case studies, worked examples, problem discussion questions and suggested reading to illustrate and guide the student through the text. It takes a broad view of logistics, exploring all the main concepts within a wide business context, with a strong focus on application and practical situations. This clear and well written text gives a very up-to-date perspective on this fast moving field. It explores the management of logistics and its strategic role within an organisation, while examining new developments in the field and providing an international dimension to the subject. The context of logistics -- Integrating the supply chain -- Logistics strategy -- Implementing the strategy -- Locating facilities -- Planning resources -- Controlling material flow -- Measuring and improving performance -- Procurement -- Inventory management -- Warehousing and material handling -- Transport -- Global logistics. Donald Waters. Includes bibliographical references and index. Business logistics HD38.5 .W384 2003 658.5 W315l 0333963695 2002073544 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/hol052/2002073544.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol041/2002073544.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/hol041/2002073544.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/hol052/2002073544.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol041/2002073544.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/hol041/2002073544.html DLC 020610 20230920093124.0 12811823