Logistics Management Basics

Author: Zhang Xiaoqing (Editor-in-Chief), Zhang Hua et al. (Deputy Editors)
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Publishing Date: 2006-08-01
Features: With the rapid development of economic globalization and information technology, the logistics industry is widely emerging worldwide and has become an indispensable important sector in the economic operation of various countries. China introduced the concept of "logistics" in the early 1980s of the 20th century, and it has been more than 20 years since then. However, logistics began to receive attention in the early 1990s due to its strong influence on the socio-economy and business operations, attracting high attention from both the economic and business communities. It was referred to as the "untapped new frontier in the economic field," the "third profit source," and the "goldmine under the feet of enterprises," with extremely rapid development. The modern logistics industry is known as the "biggest industry of the 21st century" and has great development potential. China's 10th Five-Year Plan outline included the logistics industry as one of the key developing sectors in the early 21st century. Currently, logistics has become a focal point and investment hotspot for both government departments and enterprises in China. During the writing process of this book, full consideration was given to the characteristics of higher vocational and technical education, highlighting the vocational education feature of "prioritizing professional skills." In addition to systematically introducing the basic knowledge of modern logistics, the book emphasizes the combination of theory and practice and provides a wealth of teaching cases, which can greatly expand readers' knowledge.