Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Strategic Cost Reduction and Service Improvement (2nd Edition) English Version: Strategic Cost Reduction and Service Improvement (2nd Edition) English Version

Author: Martin Christopher
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Series. Strategic Cost Reduction and Service Improvement. Responsiveness, Reliability, Good Relationships—The Cornerstones of Successful Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In-depth development of logistics strategies. The goal of supply chain management is to integrate the market, distribution network, manufacturing processes, and procurement activities to meet customer requirements with higher service levels and lower total costs. This book discusses the role of logistics in achieving these goals, outlining the role of logistics in adopting service level refinement to market, exploring methods to evaluate logistics efficiency and service performance. This practical guide provides methods for reviewing logistics systems and improving supply chain responsiveness, vividly illustrated with numerous case studies and charts from various industries and countries. This book is the designated textbook of the Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT), UK.