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Global Logistics

New Directions in Supply Chain Management
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Logistics and supply chain management is at the heart of almost every organization globally, as such, developing a well-rounded understanding of these areas has never been more important. Learn from leading sector specialists about key topics, such as supply chain leadership, resilience, technology, design, and more with this guide. Global Logistics is the comprehensive guide to understanding the international and complex landscape of modern logistics and supply chain management. The book features expertise from over 30 contributors including leading academics, such as Martin Christopher, Alan McKinnon and Steve New, and experienced consultants to leading firms, such as Alan Braithwaite and Patrick Daly. A global approach has been taken, with input from over a dozen countries, and state-of-the-art research is situated alongside expert practical guidance. Covering a range of topics from supply chain strategy, risk management and sourcing to relationship management, resilience and ethics, Global Logistics is essential for those studying or working in logistics and supply chain. Now in its 8th edition, Global Logistics is fully revised and restructured. Readers will learn how to improve logistics, supply chain management and operational effectiveness as well as how to navigate global supply chains, ensure sustainability and engineer for the future. This new edition also covers: - the impact of leadership and talent management in logistics - how to maximize the potential of technology, industry 4.0 and digitalization - the ways in which different types of performance can be measured and optimized

Author Biography:

Edward Sweeney is Professor of Logistics, based in the Centre for Logistics & Sustainability at Heriot-Watt University , UK. He has held full-time academic posts at Technological University Dublin, the University of Warwick and the University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM), as well as visiting positions at several institutions in Asia and North America. Edward's research has been widely published and he sits on the editorial boards of several leading international supply chain journals. He has worked in close collaboration with many of the world's leading companies across many sectors including electronics, food and drink, life sciences and logistics. Donald Waters is a retired Professor of logistics and operations management. He worked at various universities including the University of Calgary, Canada.
Release date NZ
July 3rd, 2021
Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition
8th Revised edition
Pages
480
Dimensions
155x234x25
ISBN-13
9781398600003
Product ID
33887249

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