Outlines the current situation in global logistics and distribution, and provides a wealth of useful ideas and … practical information on all the current and future trends in logistics and distribution. -- Thomson Gale description … logistics; 3 Future trends in supply chain management management; 4 Agile supply chain operating environments environments; 5 …

"This book explains the basics of supply chain management and IT-based logistics, with a focus on distribution systems … discussion of outsourcing strategies and logistics controlling. The new edition has been significantly shortened and condensed to …