Introduction to Logistics Management

Author: Liu Wei
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book revolves around the core content of logistics management knowledge and skills. It integrates theory with practice, applying modern management principles to explain the fundamental theories and technical foundations of logistics operations and management from a new perspective. Through the analysis of numerous cases, it aims to expand students' thinking and enhance their autonomous learning abilities. In terms of writing style, it breaks away from the traditional tendency of overly emphasizing "systematicity" in textbooks, refining theories while highlighting practical skills, focusing on the development of society and employment needs, and specifically cultivating students' professional skills. The book's features include a high number of case studies, content summaries at the beginning of each chapter, and summaries, cases, reflections, and exercises at the end, making it easier for readers to grasp key points, facilitate understanding, and aid in review. The book is divided into 7 chapters, covering topics such as the basic concepts of logistics, types of logistics, basic logistics activities, auxiliary logistics operations, logistics technical foundations, logistics management organizations, and comprehensive logistics management. This book is one of the series textbooks for higher vocational education in logistics management. It is primarily intended for students of higher vocational education in logistics management but can also serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in related fields in universities. Additionally, it is a valuable reference book for business and management personnel in enterprises aspiring to develop logistics businesses, as well as logistics professionals in transportation, warehousing, and other companies, and for relevant personnel and researchers in enterprises.