Fundamentals of Logistics Management / Gabriel Afemei.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Afemei, Gabriel, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics.

Materials management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (303 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, ON : Toronto Academic Press, [2024]

Summary:

Fundamentals of Logistics Management by Gabriel Afemei provides a comprehensive guide to logistics within the context of supply chain management (SCM). The book emphasizes the importance of logistics in enhancing organizational performance and achieving competitive advantage. It explores theoretical concepts and practical applications, focusing on optimizing product distribution from raw materials to finished goods. Designed for students and young professionals, the book incorporates real-world examples and covers topics such as logistics planning, strategic logistics, lean manufacturing, and logistics management systems. Afemei's extensive experience in international logistics informs the practical insights offered in this informative text. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

About The Author

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Abbreviations

Preface

Chapter 1: Basics Of Logistics And Its Management

Unit Introduction

1.1. Logistics: Definition, Concepts, And Process

1.2. Logistics Essential To Strategy

1.3. Basics Of Logistics Management

Review Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

References

Chapter 2: Logistics Planning And Strategy

2.1. Logistics Planning Process

2.2. Logistics Planning And Strategy Tips

2.3. Strategic Logistics Planning

Chapter 3: Transportation

3.1. Basics Of Transportation Services

3.2. Transportation And Logistics Management

3.3. Comparing Logistics Transportation Methods Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781779561336

1779561334

OCLC:

1450105260