3PL, 4PL and reverse logistics : part 1 / guest editor: B.S. Sahay.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sahay, B. S.

Series:

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management ; 36 no. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical distribution of goods--Management.

Physical distribution of goods.

Materials management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (92 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford, England : Emerald Group Publishing, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the first part of a double e-book on "3PL, 4PL and Reverse Logistics", and focuses upon the evolving practice, academic theory and concepts related to the use of the external organizations for outsourcing logistics functions. It presents a framework to manage supply chain effectively and efficiently, bringing together original contributions that provide theoretical insights, empirical observations and case studies into the rapidly growing complex and uncertain business environment. This first part of the e-book features papers on a range of issues and includes authors from countries

Contents:

Cover; CONTENTS; EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD; Introduction; Dynamics of relationship governance in TPL arrangements – a dyadic perspective; Reverse logistics in the publishing industry: China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan; Managing product returns for reverse logistics; A conceptual model for quality of service in the supply chain;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-280-70563-9

9786610705634

1-84663-133-5

OCLC:

77084560