Modern Logistics and Transportation Systems – Models and Methods

Author: Gao Ziyou
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book covers topics such as logistics system analysis, logistics network planning and design, transportation system analysis, supplier selection, inventory planning and control, and incorporates some research ideas related to logistics and transportation. The distinguishing feature of this book compared to others is its emphasis on absorbing the outstanding achievements of similar books abroad, tracking the latest scientific research directions worldwide, and combining China's actual conditions to reflect new knowledge and accomplishments suitable for the current logistics and transportation environment. Based on the different characteristics of graduate teaching and learning methods, and in accordance with the basic requirements of graduate training objectives, training programs, and teaching syllabi, this book is adapted from the author's previously published work, Modern Logistics and Transportation Systems. The main content of this book includes:
Chapter 1 provides a simple introduction to the basic concepts and fundamental knowledge of logistics and transportation.
Chapter 2 introduces the basic process of analyzing logistics systems.
Chapter 3 discusses the concept of logistics network planning.
Chapter 4 presents the main theoretical methods for transportation system analysis.
Chapters 5 to 9 are the core chapters of the book, offering detailed descriptions of specific models and main algorithms for solving various logistics decision-making problems (such as supplier selection, inventory planning, facility planning, internal facility planning, and transportation planning).
Chapter 10 introduces performance evaluation indicators for logistics and the corresponding evaluation methods.
Chapter 11 discusses some new development trends and research directions in modern logistics and transportation systems.
This book can serve as a graduate textbook for relevant disciplines such as transportation engineering, management science and engineering, systems analysis and integration, systems engineering, industrial engineering, and logistics management in universities and colleges. It can also be used as a reference for government departments, logistics and transportation enterprises, and economic sectors, especially for logistics management and research personnel in departments such as railways, highways, and civil aviation.