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xxxiii, 571 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Contents: Concepts of logistics and distribution: Introduction to logistics and distribution -- Integrated logistics and the supply chain --Customer service and logistics -- Channels of distribution -- Key issues and challenges for logistics -- Planning for logistics: Planning framework for logistics -- Logistics processes -- Plannig physical distribution -- Logistics management and organization -- Distribution: tactical and operational techniques -- Manufacturing and materials management -- Procurement and inventory decisions: Basic inventory planning and management -- Inventory and the supply chain -- Procurement -- Warehousing and storage: Principles of warehousing -- Storage systems and equipment -- Handling systems -- Order picking and replenishment -- Advanced systems -- Warehouse design -- Warehouse management and information -- Freight transport: International logistics: modal choice -- Intermodal transport -- Road freight transport: vehicle selection -- Road freight transport: vehicle costing -- Road freight transport: legislation -- Road freight transport: planning and resourcing -- Information and the supply chain: The Monitoring and control of logistics and distribution operations -- Benchmarking -- IT in the supply chain -- Associated factors: Outsourcing: the selection prrocess -- Security and safety in distribution -- Logistics and the environment -- New concepts in logistics. Alan Rushton, John Oxley and Phil Croucher. "The Institute of Logistics and Transport." Includes bibliographical references (p. [555]-556) and index. Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2001. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries. Physical distribution of goods Management HF5438.35.R87 0585382867 (electronic bk.) http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio4240475 http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio4240475 N$T 011005 20210414113941.0 4240475