Introduction to Logistics ((3rd Edition)/21st Century Economics and Management Textbooks)

Author: Cui Jiehe
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Logistics is a highly comprehensive, applied, systematic, and expansive science. The specific content of this book includes: basic theories of logistics, modern logistics concepts, logistics management, logistics technology and organization, and logistics system strategy. In terms of logistics forms, it introduces corporate logistics, urban logistics, national economy logistics, and international logistics, respectively. Regarding modern logistics technology, it covers container loading and unloading technology, international container multimodal transport technology, warehouse management system technology, automated warehouse technology, mechanical equipment technology for distribution operations, automatic guided vehicle technology, CPS, GIS technology, barcode and composite code technology, and automatic storage technology, among others. In the aspect of modern logistics organization and management: global logistics, urban logistics systems, "third-party logistics," logistics outsourcing, logistics systems under e-commerce, lean logistics, JIT-compatible procurement and supply logistics, modern logistics centers and modern production and operation methods, distribution systems supported by high-tech methods, the layout and operation of distribution centers, virtual logistics, reverse logistics, supply chains and supply chain management, green logistics, etc.