Logistics Management Basics

Author: Xiao Xu
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: As an introductory book in the field of logistics management, this book integrates systematic thinking throughout, with content that progresses from simple to complex. It is rich in information, up-to-date, concise in language, and clear in structure, designed to facilitate readers' learning and understanding of logistics management issues. At the beginning of each chapter, learning objectives are listed, and at the end of each chapter, review questions are provided to summarize the key points. The book is divided into four parts and seventeen chapters. Part I is an overview of logistics management, including chapters on logistics, logistics systems, and third-party logistics. Part II covers logistics operation management, including chapters on warehousing management, inventory management, transportation management, packaging, loading, unloading, and distribution processing, as well as logistics distribution. Part III focuses on enterprise logistics management, including chapters on enterprise logistics administration, enterprise procurement logistics management, and enterprise production logistics management. Part IV explores modern logistics management, including chapters on supply chain management, just-in-time logistics, e-commerce and logistics, and international logistics. This book serves as a textbook for higher vocational and technical college students majoring in logistics management. It is also suitable for students and training programs in various fields of economic management, and it provides valuable reference material for self-study by logistics management professionals.