E-commerce Logistics Management (2nd Edition)

Author: Qu Guanyin
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book begins by exploring the relationship between logistics and e-commerce, introducing relevant concepts of logistics. It then covers the information technologies involved in e-commerce logistics and provides a foundation in supply chain management from strategic and managerial perspectives. The purpose is to establish a background for later discussions on logistics processes and functional elements, emphasizing that every component of the logistics system should be part of the supply chain. Subsequently, it sequentially introduces procurement and supply logistics, production logistics, sales logistics, and reverse logistics along the supply chain. Next, it elaborates on the various functional elements of logistics (including warehousing, inventory, handling, transportation, packaging, and distribution) in separate chapters. Finally, it provides an overall overview of logistics operation models, service and cost management, international logistics, and trends in logistics development. The book consistently emphasizes the integration of e-commerce and logistics, with accurate descriptions, rich content, and clear logic. Each chapter begins with an introduction, key points, and objectives, followed by case studies and exercises. It is particularly suitable for students in e-commerce, logistics, and trade economics programs at higher vocational colleges in China. The book can also serve as a reference for students and practitioners in related fields at undergraduate institutions.