Logistics Engineering and Its Applications

Author: Song Weigang
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book can be used as a reference for faculty and students of relevant majors in higher education institutions, as well as for training in logistics engineering. It is also suitable for designers, engineering technicians, and researchers engaged in logistics. The book consists of 10 chapters, covering topics such as the concept, classification, and main functions of logistics; logistics centers; material handling equipment; automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS); analysis and design of production logistics systems; models and analytical methods of logistics systems; logistics system management and decision-making; monitoring and communication of logistics systems; computer simulation methods in logistics engineering; and logistics information systems and e-commerce. Based on discussions of relevant technologies in logistics engineering, practical examples are provided. It not only introduces the fundamental theories, basic concepts, applications, and technologies of logistics and logistics engineering but also covers content from operations research and technical economics to mechanical equipment.