Logistics Management & Strategy

Logistics Management & Strategy

• A focus on learning in line with the globalisation of logistics helps students grasp international business activity.
• A carefully planned structure in each chapter introduces topics at the right time to help your students develop their understanding of complex topics.
• A wide range of case examples is included throughout the chapters.
• Case Studies from around the world broaden your students' understanding of varied global practices.
• Expanded section on segmented supply chain strategy in chapter 2 better develops the alignment between marketing and supply chain.
• Chapter 3 now considers value and logistics costs, equipping your students with the latest thinking on improving liquidity through supply chain management.
• Risk-readiness in chapter 4 has been updated to include recent case studies, such as the horsemeat scandal.
• A reconstructed chapter 7 reflects updated information on the ability of supply chains to respond to unpredictable demand.
• A new section added to chapter 4 addresses the global governance of supply chains, reflecting the direction of the industry.
• An entirely new section on Blockchains in chapter 8 keeps your students up-to-date with modern developments.