Logistics Management and Strategy

Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing Through the Supply Chain is a comprehensive guide that offers a concise, applied, and strategic introduction to logistics and supply chain management. Now in its fifth edition, this book provides modern managers and students with an integrated and internationally scoped framework to understand how logistics drives competitiveness and value creation. Organized into four clear sections, the text begins with an insightful introduction to the role of logistics, progressing to explore customer-supplier partnerships, integration challenges, and the innovative developments shaping the industry. With a wealth of up-to-date research and over 15 new case studies - including examples from leading global companies - the book also covers contemporary topics such as disaster logistics, Corporate Social Responsibility from a supply chain perspective, global governance of supply chains, and strategies to manage logistics costs within segmented supply chains. Drawing on expert perspectives from renowned academics and industry professionals, Logistics Management and Strategy equips its readers with the latest thinking and practical tools to navigate the complexities of today’s supply chain environment. Published in 2014 by Pearson Education, Limited, this edition is an essential resource for those committed to mastering the dynamic field of logistics and supply chain management.