The rise of logistics is explained by three factors. The first factor is an economic one: The development of a mass consumption society. In European countries, one can observe mass motorization and a gradual expansion of the motorway networks between 1960 and 1990. These networks facilitated...

"This book explains the basics of supply chain management and IT-based logistics, with a focus on distribution systems for consumer goods, warehouse management, and parcel and express delivery services. The book is rounded off with a discussion of outsourcing strategies and logistics...