Logistics distribution center planning and design

Author: Jia Zhengxian
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the methods, steps, and evaluation criteria for planning and designing a modern logistics distribution center. It discusses a series of topics related to the planning and design of logistics distribution centers, including data collection and analysis, site layout, functional planning, equipment selection, internal design, and information system design. The book elaborates on and explores issues such as the concept of logistics distribution centers, main operational processes, material handling systems, and logistics costs. It also briefly introduces several typical design examples of logistics distribution centers in China. This book can serve as a textbook for logistics majors in higher education institutions and is also suitable for logistics theorists, logistics professionals, and management personnel.