Logistics: Systems, Networks, and Logistics Chains

Author: Zhang Xiaochuan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Based on the new achievements and literature in foreign logistics research, this book establishes the research direction of modern logistics studies using the theoretical methods of systems engineering. It applies fundamental theories such as management, transportation, and marketing to focus on strategic management, organizational structure, and cost control of logistics systems. Building on separate and individual studies of logistics units, warehousing, transportation, sorting, and distribution, the book emphasizes the integration and interrelationships of logistics systems while seeking optimized approaches for logistics and information flows. This book is a specialized work aligned with global logistics research, striving to combine theory and practice, and can serve as a learning resource for logistics engineering, logistics management, and related professionals.