Supply chain logistics management

Author: Donald J. Bowersox
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is not only a rare gem for senior supply chain logistics managers in various industries of our country but also holds significant academic value for scholars engaged in supply chain logistics research and teaching. Additionally, it is highly suitable as a textbook for logistics management majors and MBA programs. Supply Chain Logistics Management covers the evolution and fundamental principles of logistics/supply chain management, showcasing the future prospects of commercial logistics and the role of supply chain management in enhancing corporate competitiveness. The book provides a new research framework in the field of logistics, examining operational methods from a contemporary business perspective, with a particular focus on the increasing importance of logistics in global competitive strategies. It also reveals the actions, business processes, and strategies required for integrated logistics management. The author hopes this book can achieve the following three fundamental goals: (1) Comprehensively describe various existing logistics practices in a global environment; (2) Explain methods for gaining competitive advantages by applying logistics principles; (3) Provide a conceptual approach to integrating logistics as a core competency of corporate strategy.