This second edition of
Global Logistics Management has been thoroughly revised and updated, and new examples have been added reflecting recent developments in the field. This new edition:
- Helps readers to understand and appreciate the power of managing logistics for profit and competitive advantage
- Educates readers about the nature of individual logistics activities and how they can be woven together
- Contains a global focus throughout, with examples drawn from various parts of the world
- Has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to keep it current
- Now includes new examples reflecting recent developments and current preoccupations, including security and global instability.
Visit the accompanying website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/gourdin to download PowerPoint slides to supplement the book.
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
1 Introduction to Logistics 1
Logistics: The Historical Perspective 1
Logistics: The Modern Perspective 2
Components of a logistics system 4
The role of logistics in the organization 7
Logistics as a Source of Competitive Advantage 8
Why Is Management Interest in Logistics Growing? 10
Trends in global trade 10
Customers are demanding greater value 10
Transportation privatization and liberalization 11
Transportation security 12
Environmental concerns 12
Changing view of inventory 13
Continuing advances in information technology 14
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