Introduction to global logistics : delivering the goods / John Manners-Bell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Manners-Bell, John, author.

Standardized Title:

Global logistics strategies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical distribution of goods.

Business logistics--Management.

Business logistics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 pages) : illustrations, charts

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; New Delhi, India : Kogan Page, 2017.

Summary:

"The new edition of Introduction to Global Logistics considers how the logistics industry has developed; how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends; what the risks are to the industry and how it will develop over the coming years. Author John Manners-Bell examines individual logistics segments looking at each one's unique microeconomic dynamics. He explains how logistics companies' revenues and profitability are affected by a downturn and how this is governed by such factors as whether they own assets or manage them.Chapters define, explore, and describe six key logistics segments: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo, and express, while also examining the individual supply chain dynamics and logistics demands of the major vertical sectors: Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Consumer, and High Tech. The book covers important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses"-- Provided by publisher.

"Introduction to Global Logistics offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text covers everything you need to know and is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders. In this comprehensive book John Manners-Bell provides an in depth definition, description and exploration of the strategic principles and practices in transportation modes and supply chain verticals, including: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors, including Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Consumer, and High Tech. Introduction to Global Logistics offers a detailed examination of key topics, including: how the logistics industry has developed, how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends, what the risks are to the industry, and how it will develop over the coming years. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Introduction; Objectives of this book; 01 What's shaping the global logistics market?; Trade and globalization; The impact of supply chain management practice on logistics; Centralization of inventory; Out-sourcing logistics; Evolution towards value adding services; To off-shore or near-source?; Summary; 02 An industry in transformation: towards consolidation; Consolidation and fragmentation in the logistics industry; Options for growth; Is acquisition worthwhile?; Acquisition strategies; The emergence of the 'mega-carrier'

The key logistics segmentsThe future of the global logistics industry; Summary; 03 Logistics market development by geography; Influences on market characteristics; Geographic market profiles; Summary; 04 The emergence of logistics clusters; Where to locate distribution centres?; Centralization of distribution in Europe; Centralization of distribution in the United States; Centralization of distribution in China; Summary; 05 International freight forwarding; The structure of the freight forwarding industry; Modal choice by shippers; Fragmentation and consolidation.

The restructuring of the freight forwarding sectorIntegrators v freight forwarders; 'Disintermediation'; Freight forwarding market dynamics; Future forwarding sector performance; Summary; 06 Contract logistics; Emergence of a global industry; Selecting the right logistics service provider; Financing contracts; Sales cycle times; Contracts and relationships; Enhancing value through deeper relationships; Summary; 07 European road freight; The structure of the European road freight industry; Drivers of growth; Cost structures; Road freight rates; Profitability and company failure; Cabotage.

Consolidation in the shipping industryShip size; Freight forwarders v shipping lines; Key growth lanes; Summary; 11 The European rail and intermodal sectors; What is intermodal transport?; Who does what in intermodal transport?; How is the market structured?; Who decides what to use?; Largest domestic intermodal operators; Intermodal solutions in the automotive sector; Summary; 12 Supply chain technologies; What is supply chain management software?; Supply chain execution systems; Summary; 13 Supply chain dynamics of vertical sectors; Automotive manufacturing logistics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Revised edition of the author's Global logistics strategies, 2014.

ISBN:

0-7494-7826-8

OCLC:

958963171