Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips students with the knowledge and tools to navigate today’s complex, interconnected global markets. Covering both practical applications and strategic decision-making, this comprehensive textbook combines theory with real-world case studies to provide a thorough understanding of logistics systems and supply chain management (SCM) practices.
Designed to meet the needs of today’s students and instructors, the fifth edition of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management offers a balanced and student-friendly presentation of both qualitative and quantitative content, emphasizing key concepts such as sustainability, supply chain vulnerabilities, and digital transformation. Covering both foundational principles and advanced topics, each chapter builds a robust framework for students to critically assess and improve supply chain operations. Throughout the text, the authors provide expert insights into the latest trends, emerging technologies, and global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fifth Edition, is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in logistics, supply chain management, and operations management in business, engineering, management, and international trade programs.
頁數:304
版次:第5版
年份:2025年
規格:平裝/單色
ISBN:9781394262502
Part One – Context and Key Principles
1. Introduction
The Medical Devices Company
2. Trade
3. Manufacturing and Service Delivery
Part Two – Transport and Logistics
4. Inventory Management and Materials Handling
5. Transport
6. Logistics Service Providers
Part Three – Supply Chain Management
7. Supply Chain Strategy
8. Sustainability
9. Complexity and Vulnerability
Part Four – Analysis, Design and Improvement
10. Data Flows and Digitalisation
11. Analysis Techniques
12. Emerging Supply Chain Designs
Pen Profiles
Case Studies
The Lawnmower Company
The Fashion Supply Chain
Vulnerability, complexity and risk management in global livestock supply chains: The case of the MV Bahijah
Mass Customisation
Vietnam – An emerging global logistics hub
Future proofing our transport systems
Dry ports and empty container depots
Supply chains become self-thinking