Modern distribution management

Author: Bai Shizhen / Yan Mu Editor
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The significance of distribution for economic development lies more in its role as a strategic tool for business growth. The evolution from traditional general delivery to high-tech-supported distribution, which has become a strategic approach for enterprises, is a relatively recent development of nearly one to two decades. Based on this need, we strengthen the research on logistics and distribution from the perspective of combining theory and practice. This book consists of eleven chapters, clearly elaborating on the basic theories of distribution, including its concepts and operational processes. It systematically investigates various key issues of distribution centers, such as their basic operations, the introduction of modern distribution center equipment, modern management information systems for distribution centers, practical distribution technologies, cost control in distribution, and quantitative decision-making methods for distribution centers. Through case studies on distribution, it proposes strategic directions for the development of China's distribution industry.