Distribution and logistics management Books

Book SynopsisJohn Manners-Bell is Founder and CEO of Transport Intelligence Ltd. He is an Honorary Visiting Professor, London Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University. He was formerly Chair of the Logistics and Supply Chain Global Agenda Council of the World Economic Forum, speaking and moderating at the annual Davos meeting. In 2021 he founded the Foundation for Future Supply Chain. He has spoken at conferences in Asia, USA, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Europe. He is based in Bath.Trade Review"The need for innovation in logistics was never an option and should be in the DNA of every supply chain professional. The second edition of Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation is an easy-to-read, substantial reference book. It is the opportunity to add new imperatives that already and will continue to disrupt the world of logistics and supply chain such as global pandemics and the decarbonization urgency, calling for a next normal." * Celine Hourcade, Founder and Managing Director, Change Horizon *"Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation - a classic. With the past two years highlighting the critical role that supply chain plays in our lives, the authors John Manners-Bell and Ken Lyon have provided a timely update to their comprehensive guide to innovation in the chain. Whether it is digitalization, globalization, transformation or technological disruption, the authors provide an in-depth explanation of the current state and what the future holds for sustainable expansion to soften the pain in the chain. A must-read and must-have reference for any practising logistics and supply chain professional." * Raghu Ramachandran, Founder, 13 Colony Global and former Director of the Strategic Enterprise Fund, UPS *"Given the rapid rate at which logistics systems and supply chains are evolving both technologically and managerially, the new edition of this excellent review of innovation in the field is particularly welcome. To my knowledge, no other book is so comprehensive, up-to-date and insightful in its assessment of the major developments currently reshaping the way in which goods are distributed." * Professor Alan McKinnon, Professor of Logistics at Kuehne Logistics University and Emeritus Professor of Logistics at Heriot Watt University *"This latest edition is a very valuable read for anyone working in the supply chain. Appreciating and adopting innovation is key to business performance, and to saving our planet." * Nick Wildgoose, CEO, Supplien Consulting and former Global Supply Chain Product Leader, Zurich Insurance *"This latest edition demonstrates how innovation can contribute in a positive way to address disruption throughout global supply chains. It is important that the digital journey continues to develop and I warmly recommend this book to any reader that might be interested in innovations within global supply chains." * Cecilia Strokirk, Project Manager Seamless Transports & Logistics, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden *"This second edition of Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation provides the most up-to-date, essential and comprehensive 'What You Need to Know' about future directions for Logistics and Supply Chain, including practical insights on how to deal with the strategic supply chain priorities for the post-pandemic world - namely, Resilience, Sustainability and Digitalization." * Mark Millar, Supply Chain Thought Leader and Author, 'Global Supply Chain Ecosystems' *"With the ongoing supply chain crisis resulting from COVID-19, one might have thought that John Manners-Bell and Ken Lyon would have to rewrite their 2018 first edition of Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation. In reality, events have confirmed the importance of the key issues already covered in their 2018 edition. Without the technological and organizational advances we have seen in logistics over the last decade and analyzed in the book, COVID-19 would have had a far worse negative impact on global trade and supply chains. In their second edition, the authors eloquently update the reader on key developments in supply chain models, technologies, digitalization, sustainability imperatives, and markets. The reader is guided through the recent past towards an outlook and future directions. A timely book, which will be important for policy makers and practitioners who have become ever more aware of the crucial importance of supply chains for today's trade and development." * Jan Hoffmann, Head, Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD *"There is never a dull moment in the planning and moving of material and the authors prove just that. Disruptive innovation is a story without an ending and this presentation of the broad subject matter entices readers to continue to breakout, influence, and build something new." * Dr Don Clark, Principal, DC Maritime Systems *"Digging from the extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of its authors, this book provides a thorough analysis of technological and business model innovations in supply chains and logistics. Providing an overview of major trends, from containerization a few decades ago to more recent developments in, for instance, IOT, big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain and autonomous vehicles. It helps the reader understand the profound transformations that are affecting the supply chains and logistics industry, and what this could mean for the future. An excellent publication, and a lively reading thanks to a wide variety of examples and case studies." * Anne Miroux, Faculty Fellow, Emerging Markets Institute, Cornell University and former Director of the Division on Technology and Logistics, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: The impact of innovation and disruption on the supply chain; Chapter - 01: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the anatomy of innovation; Chapter - 02: Breaking the paradigm; Chapter - 03: Lessons from the past; Chapter - 04: Disruption to the post-Covid-19 supply chain and logistics industry; Section - TWO: Transforming supply chain models; Chapter - 05: The direct-to-consumer model and its implications for logistics; Chapter - 06: Alternative downstream retail distribution models; Chapter - 07: On-demand delivery and crowd-shipping; Chapter - 08: Innovating to meet the challenge of urban distribution; Chapter - 09: The disruptive power of e-retailing; Chapter - 10: Amazon – The ultimate disruptor; Chapter - 11: 3D printing and the transformation of upstream supply chains; Section - THREE: New technology development and adoption; Chapter - 12: The Internet of Things, Big Data and artificial intelligence; Chapter - 13: Control towers and supply chain visibility; Chapter - 14: Blockchain in supply chains; Chapter - 15: The disruptive potential of robots and automation in the warehouse; Chapter - 16: Autonomous vehicles and delivery robots; Section - FOUR: Digitalization of logistics markets; Chapter - 17: Digital road freight and warehousing platforms; Chapter - 18: The digitalization of international freight forwarding; Chapter - 19: Disrupting trade finance; Section - FIVE: Innovating for sustainability; Chapter - 20: The role of new technologies in mitigating climate change; Chapter - 21: A guide to alternative propulsion systems; Chapter - 22: Designing smart and circular supply chains; Chapter - 23: ‘Shifting to Green’ survey; Section - SIX: Future directions for global supply chains; Chapter - 24: The ‘Great Reset’; Chapter - 25: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisProfessor Richard Wilding OBE is recognised globally for his thought leadership in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Richard is a highly acclaimed presenter and regularly speaks at Industrial Conferences and has undertaken lecture tours of Europe and Asia at the invitation of local Universities; Confederations of Industry. As Chair (Full Professor) in Supply Chain Strategy at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management UK, Richard works with European and International companies on Logistics and Supply Chain projects in all sectors including pharmaceutical, retail, automotive, high technology, food, drink and professional services to name a few. He has published widely in the area of Supply Chain Management and is Editorial Advisor to a number of top journals in this area. He is currently Chair of CILT.Table of Contents Section - ONE: Supply chain process design; Chapter - 01: Efficient integration of shipping into intra-regional supply chains [Anastasia Christodoulou, Zeeshan Raza, John Woxenius]; Chapter - 02: Overcrowding in a hospital emergency department – A supply chain management referral pathway to reduce overcrowding [Ingrid Hunt, Noreen Spillane]; Chapter - 03: X company’s OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance improvement – The application of lean six-sigma methodology [Gendao Li, Alireza Shokri, Kyrill Nussbaum]; Chapter - 04: Developing best-practice in operational workforce planning [Peter Hilton]; Section - TWO: Supply chain network and infrastructure design; Chapter - 05: Why procurement should want to pay for performance – A case study of how buyer and sellers aligned to create the most profit for both [Todd C Snelgrove]; Chapter - 06: Closing the cycle from tree to product, x company’s sustainability journey [Gendao Li, Alireza Shokri, Jie Ma]; Chapter - 07: Environmentally responsible packaging in global supply chains [Henrik Pålsson]; Chapter - 08: Freight transport, storage and distribution organisations to be able to identify customer requirements [Graham Heron, Erica Ballentine]; Section - THREE: Supply chain information system design; Chapter - 09: Protecting supply chains from counterfeit products [Mark Manning, Daniel Stanton]; Chapter - 10: The same but different; a comparative analysis of common reverse logistics and closed loop supply chain issues in the UK multiple retail sector [Graham Heron, Erica Ballentine]; Chapter - 11: Supply chain disruption [Steve O'Sullivan]; Chapter - 12: Defence support chain performance dashboard development [Alan Woods]

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Thirteen papers explore advances made in the past fifteen years in understanding the extent, causes, and consequences of inequality." --Journal of Economic Literature, Handbook of Income Distribution, Vol 2A "The literature on income distribution has undergone transformative change in the decade and a half since the first Handbook appeared. These timely new volumes by recognized scholars provide a comprehensive review of our current state of understanding and the challenges that inequality poses." --Robin Boadway, Queens University "Few issues are more topical, in both the academic and policy debates, than the distribution of income and wealth. This handbook takes the reader to the frontier of all aspects of these debates: its superb contributions, by the foremost experts in the field, cover historical developments, data issues, statistical methods, theoretical approaches, and policy implications. A must for academics and interested general readers alike." --Roberto Perotti, Università Bocconi "The increase in inequality is a pressing problem. Too often it is addressed with uninformed, oversimplified ideological slogans. If you want to go beyond those and really learn about this complicated topic, this is the essential and most complete book to read. A gem." --Alberto Alesina, Harvard University "In every academic discipline, fads come and fads go. But in economics the very core of our subject is the study of the distribution of income and well-being across the population. From this analysis stems all our best theories and our best empirical research. This Handbook distills that wisdom and presents the latest findings by those who happen to be giants in our discipline. Its chapters will provide the platform from which will emerge the most exciting and important research for decades to come." --Danny Quah, London School of EconomicsTable of ContentsPart I: Concepts and approaches 1. Income distribution in the history of economic thought Agnar Sandmo 2. Inequality, income and well-being Marc Fleurbaey, Erik Schokkaert and Koen Decancq 3. Multi-dimensional inequality and poverty Andrea Brandolini and Rolf Aaberge 4. Equality of opportunity John E. Roemer and Alain Trannoy 5. Polarization Jean-Yves Duclos 6. Statistical methods for distributional analysis Frank Cowell and Emmanuel Flachaire Part II Evidence 7. Long-run trends in the distribution of income and wealth Daniel Waldenstrom and Jesper Roine 8. Post-1970 trends in within-country inequality and poverty Timothy Michael Smeeding, Jeffrey Thompson and Salvatore Morelli 9. Post-1970 trends in inequality and poverty in developing and emerging countries Facundo Alvaredo and Leonardo Gasparini 10. Income mobility Markus Jantti and Stephen Jenkins 11. The Global distribution of income Sudhir Anand and Paul Segal 12. Gender inequality Dominique Meurs and Sophie Ponthieux 13. Experimental and survey evidence about attitudes to inequality Andrew Clark and Conchita d'Ambrosio

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Book SynopsisWarehouses are often seen as a necessary evil: places that stop the flow of goods and thus increase costs without adding value. But the truth is that they have a critical part to play in supply chain management, and warehouse managers should be centrally involved in the strategic aspects of any business.Trade Review"...this book is easy to read...worth the investment..." (Supply Management, 3rd November 2005) " In Stuart Emmett, we have not only one of the countries acknowledged leaders in training, but who also has the practical background to relate this to the real problems faced by managers ". --John Perry, Managing Director Scala Consulting Ltd. " Thank you for your support and help over the last 12 months". --Dorothea de Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, Institute of Logistics and Transport.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Abbreviations xi Acknowledgements xv 1: The Role of Warehousing and Stores 1 Warehousing and the supply chain 1 Training topics 2 Definitions 4 Strategic aspects of warehousing 5 Customers 7 The value chain 9 Warehouse location 12 Modern warehouse operations 14 World-class warehousing 21 Conclusion 24 2: Inventory, Stock Analysis and Classifying Products 25 Product classification 25 Demand analysis 26 ABC analysis 30 Product coding 34 Product handling groups 34 Inventory management: why hold stock? 35 Inventory costs and service 37 Lead time 41 Demand forecasting 46 Inventory and statistics 48 How much stock should be held? 51 Replenishment methods 54 Questions about inventory 65 Appendix 72 3: Stock Control 75 Stock inaccuracy 75 Continuous or periodic stock checking 77 Stock control 79 Security and preventing loss 81 Information security 84 Training topics 86 4: The Warehouse and Operational Principles 88 Warehouse structure 88 Warehouse operations 90 Receiving 91 Location methods in the warehouse 96 Picking options 97 Customer orders 99 Methods of picking 100 Despatching activity 110 Organising for flow 111 5: Equipment 112 Fork-lift trucks 112 Racking/shelving 119 The aisle width decision 125 6: Warehouse Information Communications Technology 128 Importance of information 128 Decision-making and ICT 132 Improvements with ICT 133 Warehouse ICT applications 134 Systems implementation 149 7: Regulations 153 Health and safety at work 153 Management of health and safety 154 Health and safety arrangements 158 Warehouse health and safety risks 160 Risk assessments 164 Fork-lift trucks: health and safety 166 8: Productivity, Cost and Service 173 Framework for analysis 173 Key costs 174 Key productivity drivers 176 Basic improvements 179 Understanding productivity 189 Determining pricing and charging 192 Customer service 195 Added value 203 Warehouse layout 208 Training topics 210 9: Outsourcing 212 Users’ views of third parties and the marketplace 212 Selecting third parties 220 Training topics 225 10: People Management 227 Company culture 227 Management 231 Work objectives and performance 235 Motivating people 245 Empowering 251 Teams 252 Communication 254 Managing change 255 Warehouse picking operatives 262 Training topics 264 11: Developments and Trends 268 Supply chain impacts on stores and warehousing 268 Global logistics 270 Reverse logistics and customer returns 271 Risk 277 Roads 278 Legislation 279 Technology 279 People development 279 Political influences 280 The supply chain 282 Warehouse aims/ideals 286 Useful Information and Websites 288 Bibliography 290 Index 292

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Book SynopsisA definitive roadmap for implementing effective supply chain management Strategic sourcing redefines the traditional approach to buying and using materials and services. Purchasing and supplier programs are receiving substantial attention in current professional literature, but there is little information on implementing supplier strategies and techniques. Harnessing Value in the Supply Chain offers a specific, step-by-step approach to the strategic sourcing process, developed by the author at Southern California Edison. This unique reference provides expert guidance on designing, launching, executing, evaluating, and maintaining a sourcing project. It includes illustrations, examples, and templates for immediate use. Finally, supply chain management and strategic sourcing are presented in a usable, comprehensive, and cost-effective framework. To illustrate this approach, the book describes the experience of Southern California Edison, a utility company that Table of ContentsTHE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE: LESSONS AND INSIGHTS FROM PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED STRATEGIC SOURCING AT SCE. The SCE Story. The Case for Action - Theory and Practice. Suppliers Speak. Critical Success Factors in Strategic Sourcing. Suppliers' Critical Success Factors. THE ACTION GUIDE: IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIC SOURCING. Deciding to Act. Designing the Program. Team Development and Opportunity Identification. Assessment. Sourcing Team Strategy. Supplier Selection. Implementation. Sustaining Change. Business Integration. Epilogue-Beyond Strategic Sourcing. Index.

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Book SynopsisFollow the "Proven Path" to successful implementation of enterprise resource planning Effective forecasting, planning, and scheduling is fundamental to productivity-and ERP is a fundamental way to achieve it.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. How to Use This Book. INTRODUCTION. Enterprise Resource Planning. The Implementation Challenge. COMPANY-WIDE IMPLEMENTATION. Company-Wide Implementation--Overview. Software. Getting Ready. Project Launch. Initial Education. Sales and Operations Planning. Process Definition. Data Integrity. Going on the Air--Basic ERP (Phase I). Going on the Air--Supply Chain Integration (Phase II). QUICK-SLICE IMPLEMENTATION. Quick-Slice ERP--Overview. Quick-Slice ERP--Implementation. BEYOND ERP IMPLEMENTATION. Operating ERP. The Strategic Future (Phase III). Appendix A: The Fundamentals of Enterprise Resource Planning. Appendix B: Plant Floor Organization Formats: Job Shop versus Flow Shop. Appendix C: Sample Implementation Plan. Appendix D: ERP Support Resources. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Distribution Logistics presents the basics of distribution logistics (DL) in both a qualitative and quantitative manner so as to reach out to a multitude of reader backgrounds. Devoid of solid quantitative books in the marketplace, this book fills a gap.Trade Review"An excellent introduction to logistics of distribution process … .A good text for university students in the area of logistics and associated branches." (Zentralblatt Math, 2008/16) "An excellent introduction to logistics of distribution process … .A good text for university students in the area of logistics and associated branches." (Zentralblatt Math, 2008) "Very extensive (approximately 146 pages) and useful appendixes contain material on statistics, probability, and mathematical programming." (CHOICE, February 2008) "Valuable text for distribution logistics course at both the advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate levels in a variety of disciplines." (Mathematical Reviews 2008)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Supply chain management. 1.1 What do we mean by logistics? 1.1.1 Plan of the chapter. 1.2 Structure of production/distribution networks. 1.3 Competition factors, cost drivers, and strategy. 1.3.1 Competition factors. 1.3.2 Cost drivers. 1.3.3 Strategy. 1.4 The role of inventories. 1.4.1 A classical model: Economic Order Quantity. 1.4.2 Cycle vs. capacity-induced stock. 1.5 Dealing with uncertainty. 1.5.1 Setting safety stocks. 1.5.2 A two-stage decision process: Production planning in an assemble-to-order environment. 1.5.3 Inventory deployment. 1.6 Physical flows and transportation. 1.7 Time horizons and hierarchical levels. 1.8 Decision approaches. 1.9 Information flows and decision rights. 1.10 Quantitative models and methods. 1.11 For further reading. References. 2. Network Design and Transportation. 2.1 The role of intermediate nodes in a distribution network. 2.1.1 The risk pooling effect: reducing the uncertainty level. 2.1.2 The role of transit points in transportation optimization. 2.2 Location and flow optimization models. 2.2.1 The transportation problem. 2.2.2 The minimum cost flow problem. 2.2.3 The plant location problem. 2.2.4 Putting it all together. 2.3 Models involving nonlinear costs. 2.4 For Further Reading. References. 3. Forecasting. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 The variable to be predicted. 3.2.1 The forecasting process. 3.3 Metrics for forecast errors. 3.3.1 The Mean Error. 3.3.2 Mean Absolute Deviation. 3.3.3 Root Mean Square Error. 3.3.4 Mean Percentage Error and Mean Absolute Percentage Error. 3.3.5 ME%, MAD%, RMSE%. 3.3.6 U Theil’s statistic. 3.3.7 Using metrics of forecasting accuracy. 3.4 A classification of forecasting methods. 3.5 Moving Average. 3.5.1 The demand model. 3.5.2 The algorithm. 3.5.3 Setting the parameters. 3.5.4 Drawbacks and limitations. 3.6 Simple exponential smoothing. 3.6.1 The demand model. 3.6.2 The algorithm. 3.6.3 Setting the parameter. 3.6.4 Initialization. 3.6.5 Drawbacks and limitations. 3.7 Exponential Smoothing with Trend. 3.7.1 The demand model. 3.7.2 The algorithm. 3.7.3 Setting the parameters. 3.7.4 Initialization. 3.7.5 Drawbacks and limitations 125. 3.8 Exponential smoothing with seasonality. 3.8.1 The demand model. 3.8.2 The algorithm. 3.8.3 Setting the parameters. 3.8.4 Initialization. 3.8.5 Drawbacks and limitations. 3.9 Smoothing with seasonality and trend. 3.9.1 The demand model. 3.9.2 The algorithm. 3.9.3 Initialization. 3.10 Simple linear regression. 3.10.1 Setting up data for regression. 3.11 Forecasting new products. 3.11.1 The Delphi method and the committee process. 3.11.2 Lancaster model: forecasting new products through products features. 3.11.3 The early sales model. 3.12 The Bass model. 3.12.1 Limitations and drawbacks. References. 4. Inventory management with Deterministic Demand. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Economic Order Quantity. 4.3 Robustness of EOQ model. 4.4 Case of LT > 0: the (Q,R) model. 4.5 Case of finite replenishment rate. 4.6 Multi-item EOQ. 4.6.1 The case of shared ordering costs. 4.6.2 The multi-item case with a constraint on ordering capacity. 4.7 Case of nonlinear costs. 4.8 The case of variable demand with known variability. References. 5. Inventory control: the stochastic case. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 The newsvendor problem. 5.2.1 Extensions of the Newsvendor problem. 5.3 Multi-period problems. 5.4 Fixed quantity: the (Q,R) model. 5.4.1 Optimization of the (Q,R) model in case the stockout cost depends on the size of the stockout. 5.4.2 (Q,R) system: case of constraint on the type II service level. 5.4.3 Optimization of the (Q,R) model in case the cost of a stock-out depends on the occurrence of a stockout. 5.4.4 (Q,R) system: case of constraint on type I service level. 5.5 Periodic review: S and (s, S) policies. 5.6 The S policy. 5.7 The (s, S) policy. References. 6. Managing inventories in multiechelon supply chains. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Managing multi-echelon chains: Installation vs. Echelon Stock. 6.2.1 Features of Installation and Echelon Stock logics. 6.3 Coordination in the supply chain: the Bullwhip effect. 6.4 A linear distribution chain with two echelons and certain demand. 6.5 Arborescent chain with two echelons: transit point with uncertain demand. 6.6 A two echelon supply chain in case of stochastic demand. References. 7. Incentives in the supply chain. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Decisions on price: double marginalization. 7.2.1 the first best solution: the vertically integrated firm. 7.2.2 The vertically disintegrated case: independent manufacturer and retailer. 7.2.3 A way out: designing incentive schemes. 7.3 Decision on price in a competitive environment. 7.3.1 the vertically disintegrated supply chain: independent manufacturer and retailer. 7.4 Decision on inventories: the Newsvendor problem. 7.4.1 The first best solution: the vertically integrated firm. 7.4.2 The vertically disintegrated case: independent manufacturer and retailer. 7.4.3 A way out: designing incentives and re-allocating decision rights. 7.5 Decision on effort to produce and sell the product. 7.5.1 The first best solution: the vertically integrated firm. 7.5.2 the vertically disintegrated case: independent retailer and manufacturers. 7.5.3 The case of efforts both at the upstream and downstream stage. 7.6 Concluding remarks. References. 8. Vehicle Routing. 8.1 Network routing problems. 8.2 Solution methods for symmetric TSP. 8.2.1 Nearest-neighbor heuristic. 8.2.2 Insertion-based heuristics. 8.2.3 Local search methods. 8.3 Solution methods for basic VRP. 8.3.1 Constructive methods for VRP. 8.3.2 Decomposition methods for VRP: cluster first, route second. 8.4 Additional features of real-life VRP. 8.4.1 Constructive methods for the VRP with time windows. 8.5 Final remarks. 8.6 For further reading. References. Appendix A: A Quick Tour of Probability and Statistics. A.1 Sample space, events, and probability. A.2 Conditional probability and independence. A.3 Discrete random variables. A.3.1 A few examples of discrete distributions. A.4 Continuous random variables. A.4.1 Some continuous distributions. A.5 Jointly distributed random variables. A.6 Independence, covariance, and conditional expectation. A.6.1 Independent random variables. A.6.2 Covariance and correlation. A.6.3 Distributions obtained from the normal and the central limit theorem. A.6.4 Conditional expectation. A.7 Stochastic processes. A.8 Parameter estimation. A.8.1 Sample covariance and correlation. A.8.2 Confidence intervals. A.9 Hypothesis testing. A.9.1 An example of non-parametric test: The chi-square test. A.9.2 Testing hypotheses about the difference in. the mean of two populations. A.10 Simple linear regression. A.10.1 Best fitting by least squares. A.10.2 Analyzing properties of regression estimators. A.10.3 Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for regression estimators. A.10.4 Performance measures for linear regression. A.10.5 Verification of the underlying assumptions. A.10.6 Using linear regression to model nonlinear relationships. A.11 For further reading. References. Appendix B: An even Quicker Tour in Mathematical Programming. B.1 Role and limitations of optimization models. B.2 Optimization models. B.3 Convex sets and functions. B.4 Nonlinear programming. B.4.1 The case of inequality constraints. B.4.2 An economic interpretation of Lagrange multipliers: shadow prices. B.5 Linear programming. B.6 Integer linear programming. B.6.1 Branch and bound methods. B.6.2 Model building in integer programming. B.7 Elements of multi-objective optimization. B.8 For further reading. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe rapid growth of consumerism has industry across all sectors scrambling to meet consumer demands and rapid shifts in consumer attitudes. The authors have put forward a system of coping with this level of demand called "Quick Response".Table of ContentsTHE BUSINESS WORLD. A New Environment. New Forces. New Thinking. QUICK RESPONSE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. Quick Response: Origins, Status and Outlook. Quick Response Applications. Quick Response Implementation. SUPPLY PIPELINE MODELING. Simulation Studies. The Sourcing Simulator. Retail Sourcing and Performance. The Manufacturing Model. RESEARCH DIRECTIONS. Research Directions. List of Acronyms. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the key aspects of setting up an export operation, this text demonstrates how export decisions are actually made and justified financially.Table of ContentsForeword. Series Editor's Introduction. About The Institute of Export Examinations. List of Figures and Exhibits. 1. Selecting a Marketing Strategy: Case Study 1. 2. Selecting a Marketing Strategy: Case Study 2. 3. Selecting a Marketing Strategy: Case Study 3. 4. World Markets. 5. Physical Distribution Factors in International Marketing. 6. United Kingdom Distribution Channels. 7. Overseas Distribution Channels. 8. Company Owned Distribution Channels. 9. Licensing, Franchising, Joint Ventures and Management Contracts. 10. Other Distribution Channels and Channel Selection. 11. Visiting Overseas Markets. 12. The Role of Service in International Marketing. 13. Promotion.

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Book SynopsisThis essential book offer presents guidance, explanations and case studies to help the reader comprehend the strengths and weaknesses and realistic meanings and outcomes of the stages in the development of an effective procurement strategy.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The role of procurement in the construction industry Chapter 2. Contractor selection, contract award and contract law in the UK Chapter 3. Drafting and using construction contracts - a legal perspective Chapter 4. Procuring the service of a project manager Chapter 5. Contract strategy Chapter 6. Incentivisation in construction contracts Chapter 7. Effective partnering Chapter 8. An alliance/partnering contract strategy Chapter 9. Joint Ventures Chapter 10. Procurement strategies for privately financed projects Chapter 11. Framework agreements Chapter 12. Innovative procurement methods Chapter 13. Procurement through programme management Chapter 14. Future trends in construction procurement: procuring and managing demand and supply chains in construction

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Book SynopsisAmazon's despoticautomation and surveillance technologies may well be its downfallTrade Review'This accessible and richly detailed book brings together fascinating interviews with Italian Amazon workers, historical and economic analysis, and thoughtful critique' -- Lisa Nakamura, Lisa Nakamura, Director of the Digital Studies Institute and the Gwendolyn Calvert Baker Collegiate Professor of American Culture at the University of Michigan'Delfanti has done here what more critics of Amazon should - listen carefully to the people whose work makes the corporation function. Those of us fighting for a better future than Amazon's dystopia have much to learn from this book' -- Dania Rajendra, Inaugural Director, Athena Coalition‘Takes us to the heart of Amazon’s empire and masterfully unpacks the intensive labor, hyper-surveillance, and gamification of work that warehouse laborers experience each day’ -- Veena Dubal, Professor of Law, University of California, Hastings College of Law‘Deftly examines the dichotomy between Amazon's public personas and its union-busting, worker-surveilling behavior in fulfillment centers around the world’ -- ‘Engadget’Table of ContentsList of figures A note on methods Acknowledgments 1. Relentless 2. Work hard 3. Have fun 4. Customer obsession 5. Reimagine now 6. Make history Notes Index

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Book SynopsisSimon Templar is a qualified accountant with 20 years industry experience as well as a lecturer on supply chain and procurement MScs in Cranfield and Plymouth. The author is a founding member of the Supply Chain Finance Community, a not-for-profit association which aims to share best practice and new research in an open, collaborative environment.Trade Review"Supply chain decisions, such as sourcing globally, investing in a new manufacturing facility, reducing inventory levels, or redesigning a transport network, have a profound impact on financial performance. However, decision makers rarely understand the full impact of these decision on their own firms, their supplier, and their customers. In this book, Dr. Simon Templar relies on his extensive practical experience and his academic expertise to build bridges between supply chain management and accounting. Whether you are an accountant or a supply chain practitioner, if you want to learn how to get the best financial results out of your supply chain, this book is for you." * Carlos Mena, Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management, Portland State University, USA *"The book highlights that supply chain management (SCM) is much more than operational decision-making, demand planning or logistics execution. The work demonstrates impressively that SCM also affects financial variables such as sales revenues, net working capital or asset utilization. The book perfectly emphasises the very important but often neglected interfaces between operations and managerial accounting. The book serves both as a basis for "newcomers" to this field as well as compendium for specialists for a more in-depth examination of the operations-finance-relations." * Prof. Dr. Erik Hofmann, Director, Institute of Supply Chain Management, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Supply chain accounting; Chapter - 01: Profitability, liquidity and asset utilisation; Chapter - 02: Supply chain management and firm performance; Chapter - 03: Product costing – Comparing marginal costing with full costing; Chapter - 04: Activity based costing and time based process mapping; Chapter - 05: Investment appraisal; Chapter - 06: Total cost of ownership and life cycle costing; Chapter - 07: Target costing and new product development; Chapter - 08: Introduction to supply chain finance; Chapter - 09: Customer profitability analysis; Chapter - 10: Budgeting, sales and operations planning, standard costing and variance analysis

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Book SynopsisDr Ira Haavisto is the Director of the HUMLOG Institute. She teaches Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility at Hanken School of Economics in Finland. Professor Karen Spens is the Dean of Education at Hanken School of Economics, and a professor in Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility. She is widely published in the logistics and supply chain industry. Dr Gyöngyi Kovács is the Erkko Professor in Humanitarian Logistics at the Hanken School of Economics, and the Director of the HUMLOG Institute. She also lectures in supply chain management and corporate geography. She is widely published in the logistics and supply chain industry.Trade Review"This book is a huge leap forward in professionalizing the field. Practice of good supply chain management can only make delivering relief more effective. Kudos to the contributors and the editors for filling this need." * Nezih Altay, Co-Editor of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain Management *"Written by expert authors in their field, this book offers a distinct perspective on how the problem-solving capacity of supply chain management principles can help humanitarian organisations and aid workers to operate under conditions that are much more complex, unpredictable and resource-demanding than we find in conventional "commercial" supply chains. This is well-structured and comprehensive piece of work that guides the reader through well-designed and -executed solutions, and supported by examples from various parts of the world. Cutting across topics such as supply chain strategy, procurement, warehousing, transportation, risk and sustainability combined with generic skills of e.g. decision making and performance measurement, the book paves the way for personal development of aid workers and their humanitarian organisations." * Arni Halldorsson, Professor, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden *"Nobody is more passionate or knowledgeable about humanitarian supply chain management than the HUMLOG team of Ira Haavisto, Gyöngyi Kovács and Karen Spens. They've assembled a great team of authors to guide you through the essentials of managing humanitarian supply chains - from the strategic view at 10,000 metres, to delivering aid where the rubber meets the road. They cover all of the latest topics, including risk, sustainability, and the role of 3D printing. So, if you're interested in travelling the challenging but rewarding highway of humanitarian supply chains, this is the right place to start your journey." * Stan Fawcett, John B Goddard Endowed Chair in Global SCM, and Director, Moyes Center for Supply Chain Excellence, Weber State University *Table of Contents Section - 01: Logistics and supply chain management in the humanitarian context; Chapter - 1.1: Introduction; Chapter - 1.2: Exploring logistics competences and capabilities in not-for-profit environments: the case of Médecins Sans Frontières; Section - 02: Setting up a supply chain network; Chapter - 2.1: Setting up a humanitarian supply network; Chapter - 2.2: Service triad case study; Chapter - 2.3: Setting up a supply chain network in the Kenyan nutrition sector; Section - 03: Supply chain strategy; Chapter - 3.1: Supply chain strategy; Chapter - 3.2: Case study: partnerships – supply chain strategy; Section - 04: Decision making in the supply chain; Chapter - 4.1: Decision making in humanitarian logistics; Chapter - 4.2: Forecasts, financing and acceleration of humanitarian logistics: from supply chain to value chain; Section - 05: Procurement ; Chapter - 5.1: Procurement in humanitarian supply chains; Chapter - 5.2: Joint tender for freight-forwarding services: promises and pitfalls; Chapter - 5.3: A procurement project in the Philippines; Chapter - 5.4: Partnerships and innovative procurement as enablers for sustainable development goals; Section - 06: Transportation, fleet management, delivery and distribution; Chapter - 6.1: Transport in humanitarian supply chains; Chapter - 6.2: Humanitarian aid supply corridors: Europe–Iraq; Section - 07: Warehouse and inventory management; Chapter - 7.1: Warehousing in humanitarian logistics; Chapter - 7.2: The ABC analysis; Section - 08: Information technology; Chapter - 8.1: Information systems for humanitarian logistics: concepts and design principles; Chapter - 8.2: GDACSmobile: an IT tool supporting assessments for humanitarian logistics; Section - 09: Sustainability, performance measurement, monitoring/evaluation and exit strategy; Chapter - 9.1: Logistics competency for humanitarian relief: the case of Médecins Sans Frontières; Chapter - 9.2: Community-managed rural water supply in Ethiopia; Chapter - 9.3: Managing supply chain sustainability risks; Chapter - 9.4: Using three-dimensional printing in a humanitarian context: challenges and solutions; Chapter - 9.5: Making performance measurement work in humanitarian logistics: the case of an IT-supported balanced scorecard; Chapter - 9.6: Boko Haram: the security and supply chain management challenges of providing relief; Chapter - 9.7: Measuring the supply chain performance of humanitarian organizations: the case of Thai Red Cross in Chiangmai

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Book SynopsisRichard Lloyd is Associate Director of the Supply Chain Centre of Excellence at TATA Consultancy Services, Mumbai. The author has worked for lots of international companies designing and managing supply chains such as NOKIA, where he was responsible for driving their global supply chain. He is a visiting lecturer at Cranfield University, Bedford, UK.Trade Review"Homes in on the nature of the organizational challenges facing practitioners when implementing integrated business planning, making it a very practical read. The book is filled with case studies that reflect on organizational challenges, providing a well-rounded understanding of the human side of integrated planning in the supply chain." * Yossi Sheffi, Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems, and Director, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, US *"A lot of insights and practical experience to bring to leaders." * Hanne Refsholt, CEO, TINE, Norway *"I would recommend this book to any supply chain director, and especially to those who are struggling with the implementation of sales and operations planning and/or integrated business planning, and the selling of these concepts to the board and commercial colleagues." * Martijn Lofvers, CEO and Chief Trendwatcher, Supply Chain Media, Netherlands *"You can find tons of literature on supply chain management but rarely a book that goes so deeply and systematically into the most important topic in that field, which is organizational development and change management. People make supply chains work, not systems, algorithms or methodologies. That needs supply chain leadership, which is what this book is for. Outstanding." * Dr -Ing Dirk Petermann, Head of Competence Center, Supply Chain Management, Continental Tires, Germany *Table of Contents Section - 01: Introduction; Section - 02: The supply chain challenge; Section - PART ONE: Context. Situation. Outside-in; Section - 03: An outside-in view of an organization; Section - 04: Who works here and why?; Section - 05: Digging to understand how we got here; Section - PART TWO: Complication. What is really going on?; Section - 06: Incongruities and uncertainties: a look behind the scenes; Section - 07: Theory of action: linking behaviour to assumptions; Section - 08: The politics of information technology: patronage and partnership; Section - PART THREE: Implications. Interpreting our findings; Section - 09: Wicked problems: understanding the challenge; Section - 10: Leadership approaches to change; Section - 11: Realpolitik and ideals: projects; Section - PART FOUR: Conclusions. Decisions. Shaping interventions; Section - 12: Conclusions; Section - 13: Platforms and tools for change; Section - 14: Getting to agility faster; Section - PART FIVE: Wrap-up: Case study re-imagined. Next steps; Section - 15: Case study re-imagined; Section - 16: Next steps;

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Book SynopsisJeremy Smith manages modules on the Defence Acquisition Management and the Programme and Project Management MScs at Cranfield Defence and Security, UK. He developed and leads several logistics short courses and workshops pitched at strategic and practitioner levels. He served for 25 years in the British Army as a logistician and Ammunition Technical Officer.Trade Review"This book offers a great academic view of how defence logisticians can get ahead of the game before weapons are deployed, let alone the first shots fired. It pulls together many of the underlying principles in an easily digestible format. I wish I could have had the benefit of this compendium before I deployed to Iraq to help me understand how we should have done it better!" * Group Captain (Rtd) Chris Markey FCMI FCILT, Chariman of the Defence Forum for the CILT, UK, and Deputy Commander Joint Force Logistics Component Operation TELIC I and II 2003, UK *"There simply aren't enough good books on military logistics, but here is one for both the enthusiast and the more generally interested reader alike. It combines academic rigour with practical knowledge and historical illustration - and all in a format that allows for a dip into a specific subject or a more broadly based review of the entire field. Logistics may not be new, but this book shows why it has never been more relevant to modern thinking on defence." * Major General M D Wood CBE, former Director General of the UK Joint Supply Chain and a current Colonel Commandant of the Royal Logistic Corps in the British Army *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Defence logistics definitions and frameworks; Chapter - 02: Defence logistics - an historical perspective; Chapter - 03: Defence logistics in context; Chapter - 04: Resilience in defence supply chains; Chapter - 05: Integrating mission and support systems through the life cycle - Integrated logistics support and maintenance strategies; Chapter - 06: Supportability analysis for supportable and supported mission systems; Chapter - 07: Achieving dependability in defence systems; Chapter - 08: Planning and executing defence operational logistics; Chapter - 09: Procurement for defence logistics support; Chapter - 10: Managing performance in defence logistics; Chapter - 11: Optimizing the defence inventory; Chapter - 12: Accounting and finance in defence logistics; Chapter - 13: Decision support in defence logistics; Chapter - 14: Defence logistics and crisis response; Chapter - 15: Defence logistics information systems; Chapter - 16: A look to the future;

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Book SynopsisJohn Manners-Bell is the founder and CEO of Transport Intelligence, a leading supplier of market solutions to the global logistics industry. He is Honorary Visiting Professor at the London Metropolitan University, adviser to the World Economic Forum and a former Chairman of the Supply Chain Council of the World Economic Forum. Prior to establishing Transport Intelligence, he worked as an analyst in consultancies specializing in international trade, transport and logistics. John Manners-Bell is author of Logistics and Supply Chains in Emerging Markets and Supply Chain Risk.Trade Review"This updated second edition deals with a wide range of complex issues in a straightforward style. The book benefits from the author's many years of experience as a global logistics expert. This knowledge and insight has been brought together into a single volume that will be extremely valuable for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the complex forces for change affecting global logistics." * Michael Browne, Professor of Logistics and Urban Freight Transport, University of Gothenburg *"Global logistics capabilities have been a foundation of the huge growth in world trade and economic activity in the emerging economies. The downturn of 2008/9 has heralded a new era of regional trade and changing business models, alongside continued intercontinental trade. This book, from a world expert, unravels and explains the massive complexity of services, segments, geographies and technologies that will be needed to adapt to a new normal. It will be a huge help in anchoring their thinking." * Alan Braithwaite, Chairman, LCP Consulting and Visiting Professor, Cranfield School of Management *Table of Contents Section - 00: Introduction; Section - 01: What’s shaping the global logistics market?; Section - 02: An industry in transformation: towards consolidation; Section - 03: Logistics market development by geography; Section - 04: The emergence of logistics clusters; Section - 05: International freight forwarding; Section - 06: Contract logistics; Section - 07: European road freight; Section - 08: Express parcels; Section - 09: Air cargo; Section - 10: Container shipping; Section - 11: The European rail and intermodal sectors; Section - 12: Supply chain technologies; Section - 13: Supply chain dynamics of vertical sectors; Section - 14: Risks in global supply chains; Section - 15: The e-commerce logistics phenomenon; Section - 16: Supply chain innovation and disruption; Section - 17: Ethical and sustainable supply chain strategies;

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Book SynopsisDr Ozlem Bak is Senior Lecturer at Huddersfield University, UK. She lectures on courses in operations management, purchasing, and supply chain management at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Before entering academia she worked in the automotive industry for companies such as Daimler Chrysler and Hyundai.Trade Review"This book will prove to be a valuable resource to anyone looking to gain a secure foothold and strong understanding in emerging technologies and their subsequent impact on future supply chains." * Michael Johnson, Head of Business Solutions, Unipart, UK *"Filled with technical descriptions and thought provoking analysis, each chapter is supported and brought to life with a case study. This text would be a wonderful addition to the reading lists of academics, students and practitioners alike. As supply chains become increasingly digitized and underpinned by technology, who can afford not to read this book?!" * Dr. Sinéad Roden, Associate Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin *"Given the general aspiration for improved productivity, a book like this which so carefully considers, from a practitioner and theoretical perspective, the impact of 'e-business' applications and the critical 'integration' challenges of implementing technological solutions is highly relevant at this time." * Stephen Hickman, Programme Director BSc Business, University of Exeter Business School, UK *"An excellent read for the practitioner or academic giving deep insight into e-business and supply chain strategies. The spread of study is hugely impressive and useful, ranging from freight to education." * Martin Dorchester FIoD, Group Chief Executive, David MacBrayne Ltd *"This book provides a rich palette of diverse industries, from higher education to health service providers. It explores in a timely manner the e-business impact on organizations through concepts, perspectives and real-life case studies from practice and theory. This book is valuable not only for practitioners, but also for academics." * Professor Debbie Holley, Head of Centre for Excellence in Learning, Bournemouth University, UK *Table of Contents Section - 01: E-integrated healthcare supply chains: tracking and monitoring medical devices in the National Health Service (NHS), UK [Dr Ying Xie and Dr Liz Breen]; Section - 02: Smart technologies: disruptive technologies and the agrifood industry – fit for practice? [Professor Kim P Bryceson and Dr Asif Yaseen]; Section - 03: Digital technologies in the professional services industry: aligning human capital supply with market demand [Georg Juelke]; Section - 04: Implementation of e-health to improve healthcare [Wenqi Jacintha Hee, Dr Geoffrey Jalleh and Dr Chad Lin]; Section - 05: E-learning in higher education: a case of doctoral dialogue in a virtual space [Dr Mark Readman]; Section - 06: E-government: assessing the impact of e-business technologies on government service supply chains [Dr Ozlem Bak]; Section - 07: Cloud technology: China’s e-business approach to market development – the case of `Alisports [David Cockayne]; Section - 08: Supply chain integration through e-business-enabled enterprise systems: the case of the UK automobile sector [Professor Vikas Kumar, Dr John Loonam, Archana Kumari, Professor Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes and Hieu Van Ngo]; Section - 09: The role of business-to-business platforms and their implications for supply chains: a case from the European automotive industry [Dr Ozlem Bak]; Section - 10: E-freight: prospects and challenges of the digitalization of the air cargo supply chain [Alicja Gajewska and Dr Eric Tchouamou Njoya]; Section - 11: E-learning in higher education: an account of student autonomy within the context of a UK-based e-learning environment [Dr Ozlem Bak];

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Book SynopsisSamir Dani is Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Huddersfield Business School at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He is the recipient of the 2015 Prix des Associations prize at the Les Plumes des Achats & Supply Chain awards for his book Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"The book provides a practical and strategic perspective on managing today's global supply chains. The content is comprehensive, systematic and easy to comprehend. Highly recommended for practitioners and researchers engaged in tactical as well as strategic aspects of supply chain management." * Dr Abhijeet Ghadge, Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield University, UK *"Turbulence in the international economic and business environment has highlighted the critical strategic role of contemporary supply chain management in firms across all sectors. Professor Dani's book provides an indispensable guide to all key elements of the supply chain strategy process for supply chain managers, academics and students." * Professor Edward Sweeney, Professor of Logistics and Systems, Director of Aston Logistics & Systems Institute, Aston University *"This textbook provides a good grounding in Strategic Supply Chain Management. It clearly addresses the main building blocks and key issues and topics arising. It is a very useful text for students and practitioners who wish to consider the strategic context of supply chain management, in particular the implications of strategic decisions on supply chain design, capability and performance." * Dr Seamus O’Reilly, Senior Lecturer, Academic Director for Supply Chain Management Programmes, UCC, Ireland *"Professor Dani has written a concise, insightful and highly valuable guide to the development of Supply Chain strategy. In underling the need for this strategy to follow business strategy and cover the full end to end, or in my world farm to fork, he captures the most critical aspects. In today's VUCA volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world the chapters on resilience, agility and sustainability are particularly valuable. Finally, I am delighted by the inclusion of a thoughtfully considered chapter on people or talent. It is, after all said and done, ultimately down to how engaged and inspired our people are that determines a business's success or otherwise." * David Hix, Director of Supply Chain Nestlé UK & I *"In this book, Samir Dani presents a comprehensive coverage of the strategic aspects of supply chain management. It covers many important topics that will have a substantial impact on global supply chains in the future including circular economy, risk management and resilience and talent management. The book is easy to read and practitioners will find it highly valuable in developing their supply chain management strategies." * Professor Amrik Sohal, Professor of Management, Monash University *"A guide through the often complex and confusing world of supply chain strategic management which includes the challenges of managing talent as well as risk. Every time I opened the book something caught my eye that was explained in simple, direct terms that I could understand and translate to the business environment." * Dr Richard Gibson, Head of European Logistics, Accord Healthcare *"This is a fantastic, insightful and stimulating book covering topical areas in strategic supply chain management that will embrace your interest. The book will generate a deep appreciation of understanding the link between the operational environment and strategy, an area within the supply chain which is vital for firm's survival. Coverage on topics such as circular economy, risk and resilience and talent management is icing on the cake. I will thoroughly recommend this book to academics, students and practitioners alike." * Professor Vikas Kumar, Director of Research and Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of the West of England, UK *"We live in an era of rapid change, where business success is inextricably linked to supply chain capability and performance. Samir's book examines the many considerations required to ensure that business and supply chain strategies are fully aligned - vital in an unpredictable world where so many economic, political and social factors can impact on a company's future." * John Perry, Managing Director, SCALA Consulting Ltd *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Elements of strategy; Chapter - 02: Sales and operations planning; Chapter - 03: Sourcing and purchasing; Chapter - 04: Supplier relationships and collaboration; Chapter - 05: Risk and resilience; Chapter - 06: The circular economy and supply chain strategy; Chapter - 07: Talent management; Chapter - 08: Other factors important for supply chain strategy; Chapter - 09: Appendix - Factors influencing the supply chain strategy;

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Book SynopsisAlan McKinnon is Professor and Head of Logistics at Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg. He has been researching and teaching in freight transport and logistics for 35 years and has published in journals and books. He's been an adviser to several governments and international organisations on environmental aspects of logistics. Michael Browne is Professor of Logistics at the University of Westminster, London. He has worked on studies for Transport for London, the European Commission, the UK Department for Transport, Research Councils and commercial organizations. Maja Piecyk is Associate Professor in Logistics at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Much of her research focuses on the optimisation of supply networks, carbon auditing of logistics and long-term trends in the energy requirements and environmental impacts of logistics. Anthony Whiteing is Senior Lecturer in the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds. An academic with 30 years'Trade Review"The 3rd edition of Green Logistics, edited and written by leading academics in the field of logistics, includes a number of new contributors and new case studies. The contributors look at the impact of logistics on the environment and its effect on priorities for logistics professionals and organisations. Ranging from operational to strategic perspectives on green logistics, the authors consider its implications for public policies and the future of supply chains." * Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) *"The issues are topical and important to company managers and world public policy makers and it aims to provide a broad overview of the technical, managerial, economic and policy aspects of green logistics. [...] The publication includes extensive examples of companies 'greening' their logistics and of governments intensifying efforts to reduce the environmental damage done by freight movement." * Supply Management *"By its nature, cargo transport almost universally has a negative impact on the environment, and contributes to problems including climate change, air and noise pollution, and traffic accidents. This book provides insight into these types of environmental impacts, and what steps companies can take to negate, lessen, or avoid them." * Inbound Logistics *"For company managers and policy makers around the world, McKinnon... et al. compile 17 chapters that examine the environmental consequences of the logistics relating to the transport, storage, and handling of products as they move from source to sale or consumption and how to deal with them effectively." * Book News, Inc. *"A fine recommendation for college-level business collections strong in product coordination and movement, from supply chains to delivery. Any college-level business collection needs this survey." * California Bookwatch, The Business Shelf, Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Assessing the environmental effects of logistics; Chapter - 01: Environmental sustainability: A new priority for logistics managers – Alan McKinnon; Chapter - 02: Assessing the external impacts of freight transport – Maja Piecyk, Sharon Cullinane and Julia Edwards; Chapter - 03: Carbon auditing of companies, supply chains and products – Maja Piecyk; Chapter - 04: Evaluating and internalizing the environmental costs of logistics – Maja Piecyk, Alan McKinnon and Julian Allen; Section - TWO: Strategic perspective; Chapter - 05: Green logistics, sustainable development and corporate social responsibility – Maja Piecyk and Maria Björklund; Chapter - 06: Restructuring road freight networks within supply chains – Irina Harris, Vasco Sanchez-Rodrigues, Mohamed Naim and Christine Mumford; Chapter - 07: Transferring freight to ‘greener’ transport modes – Allan Woodburn and Anthony Whiteing; Chapter - 08: Development of greener vehicles, aircraft and ships – Alan McKinnon, Julian Allen and Allan Woodburn; Chapter - 09: Reducing the environmental impact of warehousing – Peter Baker and Clive Marchant; Section - THREE: Operational perspective; Chapter - 10: Optimizing the routeing of vehicles – Richard Eglese and Daniel Black; Chapter - 11: Opportunities for improving vehicle utilization – Alan McKinnon; Chapter - 12: Increasing fuel efficiency in the road freight sector – Alan McKinnon; Chapter - 13: Alternative fuels and freight vehicles: Status, costs and benefits, and growth – Jacques Leonardi, Sharon Cullinane and Julia Edwards; Section - FOUR: Key issues; Chapter - 14: Sustainability strategies for city logistics – Julian Allen, Michael Browne and José Holguín-Veras; Chapter - 15: E-business, e-logistics and the environment – Alan McKinnon, Yingli Wang, Andrew Potter and Julia Edwards; Chapter - 16: Reverse logistics for the management of waste – Tom Cherrett, Sarah Maynard, Fraser McLeod and Adrian Hickford; Chapter - 17: The food miles debate: Is shorter better? – Tara Garnett; Section - FIVE: Implications for public policy and the future of supply chains; Chapter - 18: The role of government in promoting green logistics – Alan McKinnon

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Book SynopsisSimon Eagle is a senior supply chain planning and strategy consultant with over 20 years of international industry experience and significant expertise in S&OP and demand-driven supply chain management. He works with manufacturing and distribution companies that wish to make a transformational improvement in their E2E operations and supply chain performance and does so through helping them to adopt 'demand-driven' planning and execution.Trade Review"This work will help cement the demand-driven methodology in the mainstream by dramatically strengthening the case for change with clear logic and common sense. Simon has been a huge advocate for the demand-driven movement and this book is a very welcome contribution to the body of knowledge." * Carol Ptak and Chad Smith, co-founders of the Demand Driven Institute *"The circumstances and environments for which the current and universally used forecast push MPS/MRP model was designed are totally different to those of today's highly uncertain world. In this book, Simon Eagle makes a very strong case for the urgent need of migrating to demand-driven models in supply chain management. You will find a comprehensive description of the knowledge frontier in this fundamental area including the basic equations that should drive it, seldom known by people working in the field. Applying these concepts with rigor will give any company a substantial competitive advantage and a clear path for sustainable growth. A must-read for any industry professional in any area, at any level in any industry." * David Poveda, Owner and Director of Flowing Consultoria, Medellin, Colombia *"Thank you to Simon for this in-depth work that contributes significantly to clearly explaining the what, how and why of Demand-Driven MRP. For example, how forecasts should be used to transform supply chain and operations performance. Thank you also for the very interesting appendix on the story behind DDMRP." * Caroline Mondon, Directrice Générale of FAPICS and author of 'The Missing Links: A Demand Driven Supply Chain Detective Novel' *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction and Summaries; Chapter - 02: What is Demand-Driven SCM?; Chapter - 03: Why Demand-Driven SCM?; Chapter - 04: How to Operate a Demand-Driven Supply Chain; Chapter - 05: Demand-Driven SCM and Lean; Chapter - 06: Why Aren’t We Already Using Demand-Driven SCM?; Chapter - 07: The Demand Driven Institute, Demand-Driven MRP and SaaS; Chapter - 08: What Next – Control Theory?; Chapter - Postscript: From Supply Chain – An Apology to Our Commercial Colleagues; Chapter - The Story Behind DDMRP: Contribution by Chad Smith and Carol Ptak, Co-founders of the Demand Driven Institute;

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Book SynopsisHenrik Pålsson is Associate Professor at Lund University, Sweden. He has conducted research and taught master's students within packaging logistics since 2004.Trade Review"With the environmental problems posed by packaging waste now regularly in the news, the arrival of a book that puts packaging into a wider supply chain context is very welcome and timely. Henrik Pålsson, one of the main international specialists in the field of packaging logistics, has provided us with a comprehensive, well-researched and clearly written overview of the subject that should be widely read across the academic and practitioner communities." * Alan Mckinnon, Professor of Logistics, Kuhne Logistics University *"This is a fascinating must-read for not just everyone working with packaging, but absolutely everyone in logistics and supply chain management, from raw material suppliers to wholesalers, retailers, and logistics service providers - and even consumers. Unlike other books in this area, there is no gap but an integration and reconciliation of marketing and supply chain efforts when considering packaging. It is a successful combination of a pragmatic, reader-friendly introduction to packaging logistics spiced with insights from the author's own cutting-edge research." * Gyongyi Kovacs, Professor in Humanitarian Logistics, Hanken School of Economics *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Defining Packaging Logistics; Chapter - 02: Packaging performance in supply chains; Chapter - 03: Packaging performance methodology; Chapter - 04: Environmental performance of packaging logistics; Chapter - 05: Managing packaging waste; Chapter - 06: Managing ICT features of packaging; Chapter - 07: Reusable packaging systems; Chapter - 08: Industrial packaging evaluation; Chapter - 09: Decision support for industrial packaging; Chapter - 10: Organising packaging development; Chapter - 11: Packaging innovation capability; Chapter - 12: Managing packaging logistics in e-commerce channels; Chapter - 13: Managing packaging logistics in developing countries; Chapter - 14: References;

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Book SynopsisBarry Evans has held roles at Tesco including Lean Process Manager in Supply Chain Development. He was part of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre at Cardiff Business School as a Senior Research Associate until his retirement. Robert Mason is Professor of Logistics and Programme Director, MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management, at Cardiff Business School. He has led numerous business research projects, including working with Tesco as a partner.Trade Review"When considering a major undertaking such as building a Lean supply chain, it doesn't hurt to have a little guidance from a major global player. This book debunks many myths, and provides solid practical examples and advice for supply chain professionals looking to cut waste from their enterprises." * Inbound Logistics *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Tesco past and present; Chapter - 03: Tesco and strategy – Managing the what, why and how!; Chapter - 04: Customer insight – To drive the Tesco supply chain; Chapter - 05: Lean and the Tesco supply chain – ‘Mastering the supply chain’; Chapter - 06: Tesco and their CSR agenda; Chapter - 07: Rebuilding trust; Chapter - 08: Tesco and continuous improvement – Debunking seven myths of conventional business thinking; Chapter - 09: Current challenges – Aligning corporate and supply chain strategies to a changing macro environment; Chapter - 10: Conclusions

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Book SynopsisGwynne Richards has over 35 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics outsourcing. As well as running his own successful logistics consultancy, he produces and runs a number of courses on warehouse management and logistics outsourcing for practitioners. Jo Godsmark is a supply chain professional and consultant with over 20 years experience in manufacturing and logistics. She is Chair of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport's Outsourcing and Procurement Forum.Trade Review"Logistics outsourcing is a complicated process that can deliver significant benefits for all parties if it is managed well but if managed poorly can create critical business issues. Understanding the process from the initial decision to outsource or not through to the management of relationships to deliver against a business strategy is fundamental for those in procurement, in-house logistics teams and logistics service providers. This is an invaluable publication written by experienced practitioners that brings all the elements of the outsourcing cycle into one comprehensive guide. As CEO of CILT UK and as a former executive within logistics service provider I recommend this book." * Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK *"We are witnessing a period of extraordinary change within the logistics industry. The exponential growth of e-commerce is driving the need to hold inventories as close as possible to major urban conurbations to meet delivery expectations of technology-enabled consumers, propelling unprecedented demand for multiple stocking locations. This pursuit of greater agility and flexibility in logistics networks is serviced increasingly by third party logistics providers (many being members of UKWA). Often in a shared user environment and requiring integration of IT systems and sophisticated sharing of data, the concept of outsourcing is growing. The insights shared by authors Richards and Godsmark and contributors to The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook are therefore very timely and relevant, and will be of interest to both seasoned practitioners and the next generation of logisticians in equipping themselves for this fast-moving, vitally important sector." * Peter Ward, Chief Executive. UK Warehousing Association *"Logistics outsourcing is a strategically important part of an organisation's supply chain strategy. Making the wrong decision can result in product shortages that make news headlines and cause significant reputational damage (e.g. KFC). Getting it right can be a significant of competitive advantage. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the different aspects to consider when making a logistics outsourcing decision. It is a must read for all those involved in logistics outsourcing." * Jan Godsell, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Strategy, University of Warwick *"If outsourcing is undertaken appropriately an organisation can "in-source" key capabilities to secure competitive advantage, if outsourcing is badly managed millions can be lost! This book based on extensive author experience from across the U.K. logistics profession provides a much needed introduction to the opportunities and traps of outsourcing, with insights into a variety of critical areas including the logistics service marketplace, the key decisions to be made, measuring performance, contracts and risks. An important reference for those already engaged in outsourced relationships or about to embark on an outsourcing journey" * Richard Wilding, Full Professor & Chair of Supply Chain Strategy, Cranfield School of Management *"The process of outsourcing any logistics operation is always complicated and can be brimming with pitfalls along the way. For those companies embarking on their first journey through the minefield of outsourcing, the fear of change and business risk can often be their first major obstacle to overcome. Fortunately, The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook by Jo and Gwynne offers the novice and experienced Logisticians alike; a practical and structured approach to the process, based upon their own plentiful experience, plus valuable input and feedback from other companies who have already progressed through an outsourcing programme. The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook is a template for all companies to use, and the first task for any outsourcing project team should be to read it from cover to cover." * Paul Sloan, Logistics Manager, FUJIFILM UK Ltd *"Another useful book from Kogan Page on third party logistics operations, in fact probably a 'must read' unless you are bang up to date on outsourcing matters. Godsmark and Richards pool knowledge and give valuable insight into whether or not to outsource, size of the market, IT considerations, risks involved, the future and explain with recent examples of disasters which may help others to avoid similar pitfalls. Those public disasters can be remembered for many years and can add to reasons why most tendered contracts will stay with the current third party logistics provider. The relationship between customer and needs to be a two way street to get the best from the relationship." * Nick Deal, Manager, Logistics Development *"This book is invaluable reading for providers and customers of outsourced logistics services. With hugely useful case studies and insightful new research into relationships between logistics partners, this book will form a key part of the debate about the future direction of this important business sector." * Alan Devine, (Formerly) Managing Director, Gist Limited *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Logistics outsourcing; Chapter - 02: To outsource or not to outsource?; Chapter - 03: The logistics services marketplace; Chapter - 04: Supplier or partner?; Chapter - 05: The outsourcing lifecycle; Chapter - 06: Third-party logistics contracts and pricing mechanisms; Chapter - 07: Performance measurement and management; Chapter - 08: The risks associated with outsourcing; Chapter - 09: Managing relationships; Chapter - 10: IT in logistics outsourcing; Chapter - 11: The future of logistics outsourcing; Chapter - 12: Appendix I LSP warehouse audit checklists; Chapter - 13: Appendix II LSP transport audit checklists; Chapter - 14: Appendix III Sample non-disclosure agreement; Chapter - 15: Appendix IV LSP outsourcing contract – typical headings; Chapter - 16: Appendix V Sample receiving process flow; Chapter - 17: Appendix VI Sample customer questionnaire; Chapter - 18: Appendix VII Useful websites; Chapter - 19: References and further reading; Chapter - 20: Index

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Book SynopsisBarry Evans has held roles at Tesco including Lean Process Manager in Supply Chain Development. He was part of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre at Cardiff Business School as a Senior Research Associate until his retirement. Robert Mason is Professor of Logistics and Programme Director, MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management, at Cardiff Business School. He has led numerous business research projects, including working with Tesco as a partner.Trade Review"When considering a major undertaking such as building a Lean supply chain, it doesn't hurt to have a little guidance from a major global player. This book debunks many myths, and provides solid practical examples and advice for supply chain professionals looking to cut waste from their enterprises." * Inbound Logistics *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Tesco past and present; Chapter - 03: Tesco and strategy – Managing the what, why and how!; Chapter - 04: Customer insight – To drive the Tesco supply chain; Chapter - 05: Lean and the Tesco supply chain – ‘Mastering the supply chain’; Chapter - 06: Tesco and their CSR agenda; Chapter - 07: Rebuilding trust; Chapter - 08: Tesco and continuous improvement – Debunking seven myths of conventional business thinking; Chapter - 09: Current challenges – Aligning corporate and supply chain strategies to a changing macro environment; Chapter - 10: Conclusions

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Book SynopsisJohn Fernie is Emeritus Professor of Retail Marketing at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland. He has written and contributed to numerous textbooks and papers on retail management, especially in the field of retail logistics. He was the founder editor of the International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management and is on the editorial board of numerous marketing and logistics journals. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Logistics and Transport. He holds an Honorary Professorship at St Andrews University and several visiting positions at European universities.David B Grant was Professor of Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility at the Hanken School of Economics, Finland. David has over 250 publications in various refereed journals, books and conference proceedings and was on the editorial board of several internationally ranked journals. Honours in 2019 include the award of the Bualuang ASEAN Chair Professorship at Thammasat University in Thailand.Trade Review"Fashion Logistics looks at the changing nature of fashion retailing and the implications of these changes for logistics. Each chapter contains an up-to-the minute case study illustrating how some of the major retailers around the world have adapted their supply chains to deal with the on-line revolution and changes in the global market place. Whilst the book will provide essential reading for students studying logistics and supply chain management, the book will be equally relevant for students studying fashion and retailing, particularly the topics such as the rise of fast fashion, luxury brands and sustainability." * Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT *"Fashion Logistics is a well-rounded analysis of an industry that is facing not only challenges but an increasing pace of change, requiring companies to sharpen their strategies for segmentation, social responsibility, and brand control. The authors deftly combine the cultural significance of fashion with the business acumen required to succeed in a multi-tiered global environment." * Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting Point *"The authors address the latest supply chain trends impacting the fashion merchandising world. This book tackles all aspects of supply chain management in global fashion distribution, including sustainable and lean fashion merchandising, outsourcing, risks, omni-channel sales, and corporate social responsibility. Written in an easy-to-follow format, short case studies in each chapter relate the major topics in fashion logistics to modern-day retailing." * Inbound Logistics *"Fernie and Grant have written a topical, insightful, focused, yet easy to read, exploration of fashion logistics. It should be on the bookshelf of all those interested in retail marketing and operations." * Steve Wood, Professor of Retail Marketing and Management, University of Surrey *"An excellent resource. Covering a range of topical issues from ethics to online logistics, it provides a strong foundation for students and anyone interested in how different fashion retailers manage their complex global supply chains in an increasingly demanding market." * Dr Patsy Perry, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing, The University of Manchester *"Fashion Logistics provides timely, thorough coverage of essential topics that will help current and future fashion industry professionals thrive." * Brian J Gibson, Wilson Family Professor of Supply Chain Management, Auburn University *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction to fashion logistics; Chapter - 02: The changing nature of fashion retailing: Implications for logistics; Chapter - 03: Offshore sourcing and outsourcing in the international fashion supply chain; Chapter - 04: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in international fashion supply chains; Chapter - 05: International logistics; Chapter - 06: In-store consumer service; Chapter - 07: Online consumer service; Chapter - 08: Luxury fashion and supply chain management; Chapter - 09: Sustainable fashion retailing and logistics;

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Book SynopsisYingli Wang is a Reader in logistics and operations management at Cardiff Business School. She specialises in logistics and supply chain digitisation and has led a number of research projects from a wide range of UK and international funding bodies. Her research started with examining technological innovation for organisations such as logistics service providers and manufacturers, and then recently extended to explore how technological innovations could benefit a wider society, in particular by addressing the 'wicked' problems and grand challenges. Dr. Wang is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Stephen Pettit is a Professor at Cardiff Business School and is a member of the Transport and Logistics Research Group within the Logistics and Operations Management Section. He has been involved in a wide range of transport-related research programmes for both the UK Government and the European Commission. His research interests Trade Review"The challenges posed by COVID-19 have sharpened focus on the need for supply chains that are not only more efficient and environmentally sustainable but also more resilient. E-Logistics provides insights into the effective deployment of technology to create the digital supply chains of the future that will make a real difference in terms of competitive advantage." * Edward Sweeney, Professor of Logistics and Systems; Head, Department of Engineering Systems & Supply Chain Management (ESSCM), Aston University *"With rapid advances in new technologies and the growing pressures to transform global supply chains, this book provides an excellent and timely overview of the critical role of e-logistics. It is ideal for both practitioners and academics who want to understand how e-logistics is changing the way global supply chains are designed, operated and transformed." * Dr. Andrew Lahy, Solutions Design Director, DSV *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: E-logistics definition, trends and directions; Chapter - 02: End-to-end global visibility and order management - Integrated supply and demand chains in the age of value chain management; Chapter - 03: B2C e-commerce and fulfilment; Chapter - 04: The challenges of e-commerce on warehousing in the future; Chapter - 05: Advanced warehouse management systems and innovations - Streamlining e-logistics processes with technology deployment; Chapter - 06: Automating a logistics service chain - A telecommunications company’s perspective; Chapter - 07: Regional electronic marketplaces to improve logistics; Chapter - 08: Trade and transport electronic single windows; Chapter - 09: Port-centric ICT systems - Building value in supply chains

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Book SynopsisNick Rich is Professor of Operations Management at Swansea School of Management. He teaches Socio-Technical Systems Design. Nick Rich is a Fellow at Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan.Mohamed Afy-Shararah is an industrial engineer experienced in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. He was awarded his doctorate in strategic operations management and received formal training at the Toyota Lean Management Centre.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Operational excellence; Chapter - 02: The real issues and DNA of winning organizations; Chapter - 03: Socio-technical systems and their design; Chapter - 04: High performing organizations (six sigma and lean); Chapter - 05: TPM and maintaining (reliability focused and OEE-based flow improvement); Chapter - 06: Highly reliable organizations (organizational level pre-occupations); Chapter - 07: Operations management by design of new processes; Chapter - 08: The safety case; Chapter - 09: Improving processes and the sustainability of improvement; Chapter - 10: The new agenda for change; Chapter - 11: Conclusions

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Book SynopsisSimon Templar is a qualified accountant with 20 years industry experience as well as a lecturer on supply chain and procurement MScs in Cranfield and Plymouth. The author is a founding member of the Supply Chain Finance Community, a not-for-profit association which aims to share best practice and new research in an open, collaborative environment.Trade Review"Supply chain decisions, such as sourcing globally, investing in a new manufacturing facility, reducing inventory levels, or redesigning a transport network, have a profound impact on financial performance. However, decision makers rarely understand the full impact of these decision on their own firms, their supplier, and their customers. In this book, Dr. Simon Templar relies on his extensive practical experience and his academic expertise to build bridges between supply chain management and accounting. Whether you are an accountant or a supply chain practitioner, if you want to learn how to get the best financial results out of your supply chain, this book is for you." * Carlos Mena, Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management, Portland State University, USA *"The book highlights that supply chain management (SCM) is much more than operational decision-making, demand planning or logistics execution. The work demonstrates impressively that SCM also affects financial variables such as sales revenues, net working capital or asset utilization. The book perfectly emphasises the very important but often neglected interfaces between operations and managerial accounting. The book serves both as a basis for "newcomers" to this field as well as compendium for specialists for a more in-depth examination of the operations-finance-relations." * Prof. Dr. Erik Hofmann, Director, Institute of Supply Chain Management, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Supply chain accounting; Chapter - 01: Profitability, liquidity and asset utilisation; Chapter - 02: Supply chain management and firm performance; Chapter - 03: Product costing – Comparing marginal costing with full costing; Chapter - 04: Activity based costing and time based process mapping; Chapter - 05: Investment appraisal; Chapter - 06: Total cost of ownership and life cycle costing; Chapter - 07: Target costing and new product development; Chapter - 08: Introduction to supply chain finance; Chapter - 09: Customer profitability analysis; Chapter - 10: Budgeting, sales and operations planning, standard costing and variance analysis

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Book SynopsisNicoleta Tipi is Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain at the Open University, UK. She was previously Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield where she gained experience lecturing in the area of supply chain modelling and logistics operations. Nicoleta Tipi has considerable industry experience, having worked in different roles involving modelling and analytics for Unilever.Trade Review"This book gives comprehensive insights into business analytics and supply chain modelling, while inspiring views and vision on future trends of supply chain analytics for both students and professionals engaged in the analysis of complex and rapidly changing supply chains. Nicoleta Tipi provides the reader with a practical view on how to utilize advances in supply chain analytics and modelling in order to tackle modern complex supply chain activities which is highly useful for companies to have a competitive edge." * Dr Sara Elgazzar, Dean of the College of International Transport and Logistics, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport *"This terrific book is must reading for both new and experienced professionals. It's practical and full of invaluable information. I wish I had this information when I was doing my PhD research." * Dr Georgakoudis Elias, CEO, Multi Pack S.A. *"Supply chain complexity is increasing. As such, this is a well-timed book that captures the key issues associated with navigating, analyzing and evaluating data across the supply chain. It contains valuable insights that will be relevant to both practitioners and academics involved in supply chain management." * Professor Helen Rogers, Professor of International Management, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg *"In this complex and rapidly changing time in supply chain management, in part due to the 4th industrial revolution, Nicoleta Tipi has provided logisticians and supply chain directors with insightful and comprehensive knowledge about measuring supply chain performance and business analytics. Put this book on your required-reading list, where you will learn data analytics, data visualization, and other models to meet future challenges. This book is a helpful guide to the supply chain modelling field, providing both coverage and detail." * Professor Khaled El Sakty, Dean of Faculty, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport *"I am very glad to see that Dr. Nicoleta Tipi has authored Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling, which was much needed. This book will be of interest for students as well as practitioners who want to understand and improve their knowledge and capability on supply chain analytics and modelling." * Dr Ozlem Bak, Senior Lecturer in Operations Management, Brunel University London *"Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling provides a solid foundation in business analytics. It connects data analysis and how it can be further integrated with supply chain modelling providing potential to improve the decision-making process within a supply chain context. Suitable for undergraduate as well as postgraduate level studies in supply chain modelling and business analysis." * Dr Ahmed Tarek El-Said, Senior Teaching Fellow, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick *"This version of Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling by Nicoleta Tipi provides a holistic view and deep insights about supply chain and its related concepts, bringing together valuable perspectives on its theoretical and practical application. Furthermore, the book also provides a very thoughtful inside on how to analyze data in the supply chain to obtain valuable business models and to develop proper strategies. The book is a must read for academics and practitioners dealing with the problems and challenges of data analysis in the supply chain." * Professor Dan-Cristian Dabija, Professor of Marketing, Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction to business analytics; Chapter - 02: The role of modelling in the supply chain; Chapter - 03: The role of data in the supply chain; Chapter - 04: Big data and data visualization; Chapter - 05: Supply chain performance measurement systems; Chapter - 06: Business analytics models; Chapter - 07: Supply chain analytics; Chapter - 08: The future of supply chain analytics

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Book SynopsisThe 2022 edition of Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors, known as The Orange Guide, is the essential reference for all manufacturers and distributors of medicines in the UK.

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Book SynopsisThe 2022 edition of the Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Distributors, the 'Green Guide', is the essential reference for all distributors, brokers of human medicines, importers and distributors of active substances in the UK.It provides you with the single authoritative source of European good distribution practices and UK guidance, information and UK legislation on these activities.The new 5th edition has been updated to incorporate changes made after the UK's exit from the European Union on the 31st January 2020.It also incorporates new guidance on pharmacovigilance for wholesalers, the naming of sites on a licence, self-inspection, and the responsible person for import.It brings together EU guidance on good distribution practice and the MHRA's expectations for compliance. There is also a new flowchart for the registration of handling active substances

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Book SynopsisPackaging design is a powerful vehicle for making our lives friendlier, our planet greener and our businesses richer. It is an essential link between the producer and the customer, where it contributes to the positioning and presentation of a product; and on many occasions, the use of the product after purchase. What is missing is a compass that can guide practitioners in the right direction. This is particularly so in the field of packaging where the routes you take may contradict rather than contribute to sustainable development.Managing Packaging Design for Sustainable Development: A Compass for Strategic Directions emphasizes the need to rethink packaging system design, by presenting a strategic packaging design tool; a compass. The compass encourages you to go off-road, to develop and innovate, and to remake the packaging design solution that previously was best practice. Theory and practical applications are balanced by outlining the most crucial tenets of pTable of ContentsPreface iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS viii PART I FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING DESIGN 21 1. Introduction to packaging 25 1.1 Multiple functions of packaging 26 1.2 Packaging legislations and regulations 31 1.2.1 Administrative legislation and regulations 33 1.2.2 Legislation and regulations for protecting the public 33 1.2.3 Legislation and regulations for protecting designs 34 1.2.4 Legislation and regulations for protecting the environment 34 1.3 Packaging Terminology 36 1.4 Packaging as a system 38 1.5 Packaging goes beyond a single discipline 40 1.6 Going multidisciplinary - Packaging Logistics 42 References 46 2. Sustainable development and packaging 49 2.1 Sustainable development goals 50 2.2 Three pillars of sustainable development 53 2.2.1 People 54 2.2.2 Planet 54 2.2.3 Profit 55 2.3 Looking back at the role of packaging 56 2.4 Misconceptions of packaging 59 2.4.1 Overpackaged or underpackaged? 60 2.4.2 Wasteful or useful? 62 2.4.3 How about the R’s in waste hierarchies? 64 2.5 Packaging contributions to sustainable development 66 2.5.1 The reasons for packaging 67 2.5.2 Adding value for people, profit and planet 68 2.6 Packaging contributions to sustainable development for supply chains 70 2.6.1 The research on sustainable supply chains 70 2.6.2 The packaging impact in retail supply chains 72 References 74 3. Designing packaging 79 3.1 The complexity of packaging design 80 3.1.1 Layer one – packaging functions 81 3.1.2 Layer two – the packaging system 81 3.1.3 Layer three – functions and departments within organizations 82 3.1.4 Layer four – between organizations 82 3.1.5 Layer five – end consumers 83 3.1.6 Layer six – distribution channels 84 3.1.7 Layer seven – extending or closing the loop in circular systems 85 3.1.8 Layer eight – time 86 3.2 Challenges of dealing with the complexity 87 3.2.1 Taking a holistic approach to packaging 89 3.2.2 Integrating form and function 91 3.2.3 Making trade-off decisions 93 3.2.4 Sharing the risks and gains 95 3.3 Organizing and managing packaging design 98 3.3.1 Design thinking processes 99 3.3.2 Managing the team 103 3.4 Tools for packaging design 107 3.4.1 Divergent phase tools –identifying needs and generating ideas 109 3.4.2 Convergent phase tools – decision-making support 116 3.4.3 Packaging design software and guidelines 120 3.4.4 Strategic guidance towards sustainable development 122 References 124 PART II A PACKAGING DESIGN COMPASS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 133 4. Introducing the compass 139 4.1 Points of the compass 140 4.2 Users of the compass 141 4.3 How to navigate 142 4.4 The making of the compass – our methodology 144 References 147 5. The directions of the compass 148 5.1 Protection 148 5.2 Material use 151 5.3 Fill rate 153 5.4 Apportionment 155 5.5 User-friendliness 158 5.6 Information and communication 160 5.6.1 Information 161 5.6.2 Communication 163 References 165 PART III PRACTICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE CASES 167 6. Product protection 173 6.1 Better quality grapes for the people 175 6.1.1 The table grapes packaging system 177 6.1.2 The table grapes supply chain and challenges 179 6.1.3 Supply chain implications 184 6.2 Cheap is not always the best: The citrus box 187 6.2.1 The citrus packaging system 188 6.2.2 The citrus supply chain 188 6.2.3 Key handling activities 189 6.2.4 Challenges in the citrus supply chain 190 6.2.5 Supply chain implications 192 6.3 IKEA Ektorp sofas: Knock-down boxing 196 6.3.1 The previous packaging solution 197 6.3.2 Managing damages 197 6.3.3 Packaging redesign and impacts 198 6.3.4 Concluding remarks – knock-down boxing 200 References 203 7. Material Use 207 7.1 Know and adapt your food packaging material 209 7.1.1 Food protection through packaging 209 7.1.2 Different packaging materials 211 7.1.3 Consumer preferences 214 7.1.4 Packaging technologies for increased shelf life 215 7.2 Can or no can? The Tetra Recart retortable package 222 7.2.1 The package configuration and the redesign 222 7.2.2 The comparison – sustainability implications 226 7.3 Wine in glass or plastic bottles 233 7.3.1 Packaging system 234 7.3.2 Supply chain description 234 7.3.3 From glass to PET 235 7.3.4 Other packaging alternatives 237 7.3.5 Implications from using PET wine bottles 238 7.4 Facing the brand: The redesign of a packaging system 242 7.4.1 The package configuration and the redesign 243 7.4.2 The comparison of the packaging systems 244 7.4.3 Sustainability implications 246 7.4.4 Concluding remarks 249 References 251 8. Fill rate 254 8.1 Detergent powder packaging: Less is more 256 8.1.1 The detergent powder packaging system 257 8.1.2 The detergent powder supply chain 258 8.1.3 Suggested packaging improvements 259 8.1.4 Potential implications 261 8.1.5 Concluding remarks – less is more 262 8.2 Ice cream packaging: Brick or elliptic shape? 265 8.2.1 GB Glace brick packaging system 265 8.2.2 SIA Glass elliptic packaging system 266 8.2.3 Supply chain descriptions 268 8.2.4 Comparing packaging solutions: a scenario 269 8.2.5 Concluding remarks – brick or elliptic shape? 272 8.3 IKEA loading ledges: It’s not rocket science, but it is about space 277 8.3.1 Implementation – from 2001 to 2010 279 8.3.2 Supply chain impact 280 8.3.3 Concluding remarks – It’s not rocket science, but it is about space 285 8.3.4 Epilogue 288 References 290 9. Apportionment 292 9.1 Apportion for less product waste: Salmon packaging 294 9.1.1 The salmon packaging system 296 9.1.2 The impact of primary package apportionment 297 9.1.3 Concluding remarks 299 9.2 Appropriate numbers of toothpaste tubes in shelf-ready packaging 302 9.2.1 The toothpaste packaging system 302 9.2.2 The toothpaste supply chain 303 9.2.3 Reapportionment for easier handling and improved fill rates 304 9.2.4 Supply chain implications 305 9.3 The quantity of bottles in wine and liquor boxes 310 9.3.1 The wine packaging system 310 9.3.2 The wine supply chain in South Africa 311 9.3.3 Improvement potentials identified 312 9.3.4 The Absolut Vodka packaging system 313 9.3.5 The Absolut Vodka Supply chain 314 9.3.6 Potential packaging modifications and supply chain implications 315 9.3.7 Concluding remarks – “Bottles and boxes for wine and liquor” 317 References 319 10. User-friendliness 320 10.1 Pharmaceutical packaging: Does size matter? 322 10.1.1 The Alvedon supply chain 323 10.1.2 The Alvedon packaging system 323 10.1.3 Implications from a user-friendliness perspective 325 10.1.4 Sustainability implications 328 10.2 Less frustration, less injury and less handling: Controlled delamination materials 332 10.2.1 The controlled delamination invention 332 10.2.2 CDM Sustainability implications 335 10.3 TORK hand towels: Carrying to caring 339 10.3.1 The previous TORK packaging system 340 10.3.2 The TORK supply chain 340 10.3.3 Packaging evaluation and redesign 342 10.3.4 Supply chain impact 343 10.3.5 Concluding remarks – carrying to caring 344 References 348 11. Information and communication 350 11.1 How do you if the milk is sour? – An innovative sensor technique 352 11.1.1 Implications of supply chain implementation 355 11.1.2 Sustainability implications for the indicator invention 359 11.2 Mobile communication through package size and graphics 364 11.2.1 The packaging system 365 11.2.2 Packaging impacts on the markets 366 11.2.3 Suggestions for primary packaging improvements 368 11.2.4 Sustainable supply chain implications 369 11.3 Roll containers for dairy products: Connecting atoms and bits 373 11.3.1 Implementing a tracking system 375 11.3.2 Implementation results 376 11.3.3 Concluding remarks – connecting atoms and bits 378 11.4 What does the silent salesman do for the sustainable society? 383 References 390 Author Biographies 393 AFTERWORD 394 Index 396

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA grounded and expansive examination of the American economic divide . . . It takes a skillful journalist to weave data and anecdotes together so effectively. Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles TimesAn award-winning journalist investigates Amazon's impact on the wealth and poverty of towns and cities across the United States.In 1937, the famed writer and activist Upton Sinclair published a novel bearing the subtitle A Story of Ford-America. He blasted the callousness of a company worth a billion dollars that underpaid its workers while forcing them to engage in repetitive and sometimes dangerous assembly-line labor. Eight decades later, the market capitalization of Amazon.com has exceeded $1.5 trillion, while the value of the Ford Motor Company hovers around $30 billion. We have entered the age of one-click Americaand as the coronavirus makes Americans more dependent on online sho

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Book SynopsisAn examination of how the logistical demands of the British military campaigns in Palestine and Mesopotamia led to a more intrusive and authoritarian form of imperial control in 1917-18. This early example of Western military intervention in the Middle East provoked a localized backlash in 1919-20 whose effects continue to be felt today.Table of ContentsMap Acknowledgments Abbreviations PART I The Political Economy of Empire before 1914 Expansion of the Campaigns,1915-16 Intensification of Wartime Control, 1917-18 PART II Deepening the Colonial State Mobilisation of Labour for Logistical Units Extraction of Agricultural Resources PART III Post-war Backlash and Imperial Readjustment, 1919-22 Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEdward Sweeney is Professor of Logistics, based in the Centre for Logistics & Sustainability at Heriot-Watt University , UK. He has held full-time academic posts at Technological University Dublin, the University of Warwick and the University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM), as well as visiting positions at several institutions in Asia and North America. Edward's research has been widely published and he sits on the editorial boards of several leading international supply chain journals. He has worked in close collaboration with many of the world's leading companies across many sectors including electronics, food and drink, life sciences and logistics.Donald Waters is a retired Professor of logistics and operations management. He worked at various universities including the University of Calgary, Canada.Trade Review"Supply chains are fundamental to the global economy. There is a now a need to rethink the concept of resilience and to tackle the challenges of achieving net zero emissions and continually evolving consumer demands. This latest version of Global Logistics addresses those issues and provides those in logistics and supply chain operations with valuable and current thinking from which we will all benefit." * Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), UK *"The 8th edition of Global Logistics is a testament to its important place in the collection of logistics and supply chain readers seeking a practical approach to a practical industry. The new edition complements underlying basics of logistics and supply chain management with the latest issues challenging our industry from a hands-on perspective. It's not a book for the bookshelf, it's a book for the briefcase." * Dr Elizabeth Jackson, Curtin University, Australia and Regional Editor (Australasia) of International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications *"This 8th edition of Global Logistics, is a well-timed publication. Students of SCM will find the well-reasoned arguments in each of the chapters beneficial in gaining greater understanding and discernment of the subject matter of their courses of study. 'Global Logistics, New directions in supply chain management' is a comprehensive work of merit and will form part the recommended reading list for students of the Institute for Supply Chain Excellence." * Gerard Glynn, Founder and Director, Institute for Supply Chain Excellence, Ireland *"Global Logistics brings together insights from over 30 leading supply chain professionals from across the globe. The result represents a major contribution to our collective knowledge on the subject of global supply chain management and logistics. I commend Ed Sweeney and his team for making this happen." * Mark Millar, Author of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems and International Supply Chain Thought Leader, Hong Kong *"Global Logistics is probably the best book that deals with critical global logistics and supply chain issues. All chapters are from leading scholars in the field and act as a guide for readers to comprehend the complex global environment that affects logistics and supply chain management. It is a 'must read' for all of those who are interested in understanding the global challenges in the logistics and supply chain field." * Professor Ruth Banomyong Dean, Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand *"Global Logistics is a well-researched collection of supply chain topics written by experts with a wealth of knowledge. Their blend of backgrounds provides new directions to 21st century supply chains that need to be highly innovative. Edward Sweeney's words in relation to "the critical role of supply chains not just to economic but also to wider social wellbeing" provides a perfect reference point for every responsible supply chain practitioner of tomorrow." * Anshuman Neil Basu, Secretary General, Association of Supply Chain Professionals (ASCP), India *"Supply chain management is undergoing a rapid change. The urgency of making the logistic industry sustainable and the development of digital solutions and services are challenging the existing business models and customer relations. I think that this is one of the most important books right now for all who are involved in and want to learn more about this exciting transformation of the area of supply chain management." * Magnus Blinge, Research Manager, SCANIA AB & Adj. Professor, Linköping University, Sweden *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Re-thinking supply chain strategy; Chapter - 02: Linking supply chain management to financial performance; Chapter - 03: Supply chain risk management: finance – the forgotten perspective?; Chapter - 04: Supply chain vulnerability and resilience; Chapter - 05: Fulfilling customer needs in the 2020s with marketing and logistics; Chapter - 06: New procurement directions in supply chain management; Chapter - 07: Maximizing capacity utilization in freight transport; Chapter - 08: Retail logistics; Chapter - 09: Trends and strategies in global logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 10: Global sourcing and supply 190; Chapter - 11: Supply chain relationships: the foundation of success; Chapter - 12: Delivering sustainability through supply chain management; Chapter - 13: Greening of logistics: cutting pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; Chapter - 14: People powering contemporary supply chains; Chapter - 15: Leadership in logistics; Chapter - 16: Ethics in supply chains: an illustrated survey; Chapter - 17: Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 18: Digitalization in global supply chain operations; Chapter - 19: Digitalization and Industry 4.0 in logistics; Chapter - 20: Performance measurement and management in the supply chain; Chapter - 21: Aligning technology, manufacturing and supply chain: why it matters and how to do it; Chapter - 22: The ‘deglobalization’ of logistics and supply chains: operating in an increasingly nationalistic and risky world;

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Book SynopsisEdward Sweeney is Professor of Logistics, based in the Centre for Logistics & Sustainability at Heriot-Watt University , UK. He has held full-time academic posts at Technological University Dublin, the University of Warwick and the University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM), as well as visiting positions at several institutions in Asia and North America. Edward's research has been widely published and he sits on the editorial boards of several leading international supply chain journals. He has worked in close collaboration with many of the world's leading companies across many sectors including electronics, food and drink, life sciences and logistics.Donald Waters is a retired Professor of logistics and operations management. He worked at various universities including the University of Calgary, Canada.Trade Review"Supply chains are fundamental to the global economy. There is a now a need to rethink the concept of resilience and to tackle the challenges of achieving net zero emissions and continually evolving consumer demands. This latest version of Global Logistics addresses those issues and provides those in logistics and supply chain operations with valuable and current thinking from which we will all benefit." * Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), UK *"The 8th edition of Global Logistics is a testament to its important place in the collection of logistics and supply chain readers seeking a practical approach to a practical industry. The new edition complements underlying basics of logistics and supply chain management with the latest issues challenging our industry from a hands-on perspective. It's not a book for the bookshelf, it's a book for the briefcase." * Dr Elizabeth Jackson, Curtin University, Australia and Regional Editor (Australasia) of International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications *"This 8th edition of Global Logistics, is a well-timed publication. Students of SCM will find the well-reasoned arguments in each of the chapters beneficial in gaining greater understanding and discernment of the subject matter of their courses of study. 'Global Logistics, New directions in supply chain management' is a comprehensive work of merit and will form part the recommended reading list for students of the Institute for Supply Chain Excellence." * Gerard Glynn, Founder and Director, Institute for Supply Chain Excellence, Ireland *"Global Logistics brings together insights from over 30 leading supply chain professionals from across the globe. The result represents a major contribution to our collective knowledge on the subject of global supply chain management and logistics. I commend Ed Sweeney and his team for making this happen." * Mark Millar, Author of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems and International Supply Chain Thought Leader, Hong Kong *"Global Logistics is probably the best book that deals with critical global logistics and supply chain issues. All chapters are from leading scholars in the field and act as a guide for readers to comprehend the complex global environment that affects logistics and supply chain management. It is a 'must read' for all of those who are interested in understanding the global challenges in the logistics and supply chain field." * Professor Ruth Banomyong Dean, Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand *"Global Logistics is a well-researched collection of supply chain topics written by experts with a wealth of knowledge. Their blend of backgrounds provides new directions to 21st century supply chains that need to be highly innovative. Edward Sweeney's words in relation to "the critical role of supply chains not just to economic but also to wider social wellbeing" provides a perfect reference point for every responsible supply chain practitioner of tomorrow." * Anshuman Neil Basu, Secretary General, Association of Supply Chain Professionals (ASCP), India *"Supply chain management is undergoing a rapid change. The urgency of making the logistic industry sustainable and the development of digital solutions and services are challenging the existing business models and customer relations. I think that this is one of the most important books right now for all who are involved in and want to learn more about this exciting transformation of the area of supply chain management." * Magnus Blinge, Research Manager, SCANIA AB & Adj. Professor, Linköping University, Sweden *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Re-thinking supply chain strategy; Chapter - 02: Linking supply chain management to financial performance; Chapter - 03: Supply chain risk management: finance – the forgotten perspective?; Chapter - 04: Supply chain vulnerability and resilience; Chapter - 05: Fulfilling customer needs in the 2020s with marketing and logistics; Chapter - 06: New procurement directions in supply chain management; Chapter - 07: Maximizing capacity utilization in freight transport; Chapter - 08: Retail logistics; Chapter - 09: Trends and strategies in global logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 10: Global sourcing and supply 190; Chapter - 11: Supply chain relationships: the foundation of success; Chapter - 12: Delivering sustainability through supply chain management; Chapter - 13: Greening of logistics: cutting pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; Chapter - 14: People powering contemporary supply chains; Chapter - 15: Leadership in logistics; Chapter - 16: Ethics in supply chains: an illustrated survey; Chapter - 17: Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 18: Digitalization in global supply chain operations; Chapter - 19: Digitalization and Industry 4.0 in logistics; Chapter - 20: Performance measurement and management in the supply chain; Chapter - 21: Aligning technology, manufacturing and supply chain: why it matters and how to do it; Chapter - 22: The ‘deglobalization’ of logistics and supply chains: operating in an increasingly nationalistic and risky world;

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Book SynopsisSamir Dani is Professor of Operations Management and Deputy Director of Keele Business School at Keele University, UK. He engages widely with industry and has research interests in supply chain risks, sustainability in supply chains, and the use of technology and business models. He works with the food sector on projects related to food supply risks, food sustainability, and food ecosystems. He has published widely and has presented his research to both academic and practitioner audiences.Trade Review"The book offers a comprehensive overview of logistics and supply chain management in the food industry. Given the criticality of food supply chains and the risk if not managed properly, managers in the food and adjacent industries will greatly benefit from the thorough analysis. The end-to-end view of food supply chains and the latest developments how digital technologies can support food supply chains are well-covered. The topical cases examples relate the discussion to practice and are a great source for teaching." * Professor Stephan M. Wagner, Chair of Logistics Management and Director HumOSCM Lab at the ETH Zurich *"A must-read for everybody who wants to address one of the cardinal challenges of humanity: the supply of food. Comprehensive, well researched and rich in up-to date cases." * Professor Constantin Blome, Professor of Operations Management, Associate Dean Research, University of Sussex *"A very comprehensive book covering food supply chains - from farm to fork - from all perspectives of food sector, including logistics, technology, regulation & safety as well as innovation and sustainability." * Professor Samir K Srivastava, Dean (Research), and Professor of Operations Management at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. *"The food and drink supply chain is a complex place, and the inherent risks are many. Samir has provided an insightful overview of these, supported by relevant case studies, to make this an essential text for anyone involved in food and drink production and distribution. This second edition brings food and drink supply chain issues right up-to-date and in particular focuses on the important challenges of food poverty and sustainability in supply chains and highlights the opportunity that intelligent and integrated systems, such as blockchain, will provide." * Steve Osborn, Director, The Aurora Ceres Partnership Ltd. *"International food supply chains are complex and fraught with risks. This book provides an end to end view of food supply chains and logistics; and highlights the challenges faced by international food supply chains. The comprehensive treatment of relevant topics and recent case examples will be extremely beneficial to both practitioners and academics." * Priyesh Patel MBE , DL, Chief Business Development Officer, Vibrant Foods Ltd *"My students find this to be an easy to use book, with plenty of relatable case examples, that summarise the key issues in food supply chain management. The addition of new cases in topical areas such as food apps, alternative proteins, sustainable sourcing and 3D food printing in the updated edition provide a good basis for class discussions." * Prof. Dr. Helen Rogers, Head of Bachelor International Business, Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences *"This is a fascinating book providing a comprehensive understanding of how food gets to the table, design, governance, innovations, and future challenges of the food supply chain. Supply chain practitioners have the challenge to not only learn and understand these new concepts but also utilize a number of tools and techniques to effectively manage their chains. Especially, how industry 4.0 technologies can contribute to establish a sustainable food supply chain. An abundance of case examples, tools and learning resources within this book will be extremely beneficial to students, academics and practitioners."" * Dr Manoj Dora, Director, Collaborative Projects and Outreach, Brunel University London *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction to food supply chains; Section - ONE: Food production; Chapter - 02: Food production; Chapter - 03: Food manufacturing; Section - TWO: Operational challenges; Chapter - 04: Food retailing; Chapter - 05: Food logistics; Chapter - 06: Challenges in international food supply chains; Chapter - 07: Collaboration and relationships; Chapter - 08: Food sourcing and procurement; Chapter - 09: Risk management; Chapter - 10: Technology trends in food supply chains; Section - THREE: Sustainability and future challenges; Chapter - 11: Food regulation, safety and quality; Chapter - 12: Food innovation; Chapter - 13: Sustainability challenges in food supply chains; Chapter - 14: Food sector and economic regeneration; Chapter - 15: Food security and future challenges

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Book SynopsisAlan Rushton worked in the chemical industry and is a former Director of Dialog Consultants. He was the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University.Phil Croucher held several senior posts in industry, across many countries. He is an independent supply chain consultant and lecturer, and has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University.Peter Baker worked in international freight forwarding and then as a consultant completing over 80 supply chain projects across the world. He was a senior logistics lecturer and, more recently a Visiting Fellow, at Cranfield University.Trade Review"An impressive book covering the key aspects and processes of logistics and distribution in a detailed and holistic manner. It is an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students and others keen to understand more about logistics and distribution." * Professor Michael Bourlakis, Director of the Centre for Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University *"This is all you need. For anyone wishing to start their career or top up their knowledge, regardless of how long they have been in the profession, this is the one-stop, excellently written publication. This publication is my sanity check in an ever-changing world of logistics." * Ashley Rimmer, FCILT, Transport Manager (Highways) Norse Group. *"I would recommend this as one of the most readable books available for logistics and supply chain students and professionals around the world." * Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, CILT *"A whopping 750 pages filled with a wealth of information on all aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials through to final distribution of the finished product." * Martijn Graat, LogisticsMatter.com *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 01: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 02: Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 03: Customer Service and Logistics; Chapter - 04: Channels of Distribution; Chapter - 05: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics; Section - TWO: Planning for Logistics; Chapter - 06: Planning Framework for Logistics; Chapter - 07: Logistics Processes; Chapter - 08: Supply Chain Segmentation; Chapter - 09: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; Chapter - 10: Logistics Network Planning; Chapter - 11: Logistics Management and Organisation; Chapter - 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment; Chapter - 13: Manufacturing Logistics; Section - THREE: Procurement, Inventory and Demand Forecasting; Chapter - 14: Procurement and Supply; Chapter - 15: Inventory - The Basic Concepts; Chapter - 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting; Section - FOUR: Warehousing and Storage; Chapter - 18: Principles of Warehousing; Chapter - 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised); Chapter - 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised); Chapter - 21: Order Picking and Packing; Chapter - 22: Receiving and Despatch; Chapter - 23: Warehouse Design; Chapter - 24: Warehouse Management and Information; Section - FIVE: Freight Transport; Chapter - 25: International Logistics - Modal Choice; Chapter - 26: Maritime Transport; Chapter - 27: Air Transport; Chapter - 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport; Chapter - 29: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Selection; Chapter - 30: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Costing; Chapter - 31: Road Freight Transport - Planning and Resourcing; Chapter - 32: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling; Chapter - 33: International Freight Forwarding; Section - SIX: Outsourcing Logistics; Chapter - 34: Outsourcing - Operations & Services; Chapter - 35: Outsourcing - Decision Criteria; Chapter - 36: Outsourcing - The Selection Process; Chapter - 37: Outsourcing Management; Section - SEVEN: Operational Management; Chapter - 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring; Chapter - 39: Benchmarking; Chapter - 40: Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain; Chapter - 41: Security and Safety; Chapter - 42: Logistics and the Environment; Chapter - 43: Humanitarian Logistics

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Book SynopsisAlan Rushton worked in the chemical industry and is a former Director of Dialog Consultants. He was the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University.Phil Croucher held several senior posts in industry, across many countries. He is an independent supply chain consultant and lecturer, and has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University.Peter Baker worked in international freight forwarding and then as a consultant completing over 80 supply chain projects across the world. He was a senior logistics lecturer and, more recently a Visiting Fellow, at Cranfield University.Trade Review"An impressive book covering the key aspects and processes of logistics and distribution in a detailed and holistic manner. It is an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students and others keen to understand more about logistics and distribution." * Professor Michael Bourlakis, Director of the Centre for Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University *"This is all you need. For anyone wishing to start their career or top up their knowledge, regardless of how long they have been in the profession, this is the one-stop, excellently written publication. This publication is my sanity check in an ever-changing world of logistics." * Ashley Rimmer, FCILT, Transport Manager (Highways) Norse Group. *"I would recommend this as one of the most readable books available for logistics and supply chain students and professionals around the world." * Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, CILT *"A whopping 750 pages filled with a wealth of information on all aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials through to final distribution of the finished product." * Martijn Graat, LogisticsMatter.com *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 01: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 02: Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 03: Customer Service and Logistics; Chapter - 04: Channels of Distribution; Chapter - 05: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics; Section - TWO: Planning for Logistics; Chapter - 06: Planning Framework for Logistics; Chapter - 07: Logistics Processes; Chapter - 08: Supply Chain Segmentation; Chapter - 09: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; Chapter - 10: Logistics Network Planning; Chapter - 11: Logistics Management and Organisation; Chapter - 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment; Chapter - 13: Manufacturing Logistics; Section - THREE: Procurement, Inventory and Demand Forecasting; Chapter - 14: Procurement and Supply; Chapter - 15: Inventory - The Basic Concepts; Chapter - 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting; Section - FOUR: Warehousing and Storage; Chapter - 18: Principles of Warehousing; Chapter - 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised); Chapter - 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised); Chapter - 21: Order Picking and Packing; Chapter - 22: Receiving and Despatch; Chapter - 23: Warehouse Design; Chapter - 24: Warehouse Management and Information; Section - FIVE: Freight Transport; Chapter - 25: International Logistics - Modal Choice; Chapter - 26: Maritime Transport; Chapter - 27: Air Transport; Chapter - 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport; Chapter - 29: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Selection; Chapter - 30: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Costing; Chapter - 31: Road Freight Transport - Planning and Resourcing; Chapter - 32: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling; Chapter - 33: International Freight Forwarding; Section - SIX: Outsourcing Logistics; Chapter - 34: Outsourcing - Operations & Services; Chapter - 35: Outsourcing - Decision Criteria; Chapter - 36: Outsourcing - The Selection Process; Chapter - 37: Outsourcing Management; Section - SEVEN: Operational Management; Chapter - 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring; Chapter - 39: Benchmarking; Chapter - 40: Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain; Chapter - 41: Security and Safety; Chapter - 42: Logistics and the Environment; Chapter - 43: Humanitarian Logistics

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Book SynopsisJonathan O'Brien is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, the international procurement and negotiation consultancy and training provider, and is based in Plymouth, UK. With over 30 years of experience working in purchasing, he has worked all over the world to help global organizations increase their purchasing capability through online and classroom training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams to drive the adoption of supplier relationship management and other strategic purchasing methodologies. He is also the author of Category Management in Purchasing, now in its fourth edition, The Buyer's Toolkit, and the award-winning title Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals, now in its 3rd edition, all published by Kogan PageTrade Review"O'Brien's excellent book is extensive, well-structured and intelligent, and really is the first book anyone interested in supplier management should consult. It is full of useful ideas and clear thinking about SRM, and has been updated in this third edition with relevant information and ideas around sustainable procurement. The advice, tools and thinking here will help any reader and their organization manage suppliers better in order to deliver more value and performance" * Peter Smith, Author, 'Bad Buying' and 'Procurement with Purpose' *"A refreshing new perspective on this important topic that clearly sets out all the components of SRM together with a rich toolkit and practical steps to make it happen. Crucially, this book places collaboration at its core. It recognizes the fact that successful SRM is an organization-wide concern and provides a range of approaches to make this a reality. This book makes sense of supplier segmentation and how to use a variety of supplier management approaches, including how to collaborate and work together with strategic suppliers to create new shared benefit. A definitive guide to SRM and how to really make it happen." * Mark Perera, CEO and Founder, Vizibl and Founder, Procurement Leaders *"A truly definitive guide to SRM and a practical handbook for those doing it! This book demonstrates the value of working with key suppliers and why there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. The analogy of SRM as an orchestra with many sections runs through the entire book and helps make sense of a complex and often misunderstood topic and provides a framework for organizations to implement it. This book provides a comprehensive exposition of each aspect of SRM (or orchestra section), including enabling supplier driven innovation at scale - the next frontier for the progressive procurement organization. Everything you need to know about SRM in one book." * Philip Ideson, Managing Director, Art of Procurement *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: What we need from our supply base is...; Chapter - 02: Five good reasons to get close to our suppliers; Chapter - 03: Introducing the Orchestra of SRM; Chapter - 04: Segmenting the supply base; Chapter - 05: Supplier performance measurement; Chapter - 06: Building a supplier performance measurement system; Chapter - 07: Acting upon measurement; Chapter - 08: Supplier improvement and development; Chapter - 09: Supplier management; Chapter - 10: Contract management; Chapter - 11: Relationship management; Chapter - 12: Supply chain management; Chapter - 13: Strategic collaborative relationships; Chapter - 14: Innovation from suppliers; Chapter - 15: The Orchestra of SRM is ready to play; Chapter - 16: Glossary

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Book SynopsisJonathan O'Brien is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, the international procurement and negotiation consultancy and training provider, and is based in Plymouth, UK. With over 30 years of experience working in purchasing, he has worked all over the world to help global organizations increase their purchasing capability through online and classroom training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams to drive the adoption of supplier relationship management and other strategic purchasing methodologies. He is also the author of Category Management in Purchasing, now in its fourth edition, The Buyer's Toolkit, and the award-winning title Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals, now in its 3rd edition, all published by Kogan PageTrade Review"O'Brien's excellent book is extensive, well-structured and intelligent, and really is the first book anyone interested in supplier management should consult. It is full of useful ideas and clear thinking about SRM, and has been updated in this third edition with relevant information and ideas around sustainable procurement. The advice, tools and thinking here will help any reader and their organization manage suppliers better in order to deliver more value and performance" * Peter Smith, Author, 'Bad Buying' and 'Procurement with Purpose' *"A refreshing new perspective on this important topic that clearly sets out all the components of SRM together with a rich toolkit and practical steps to make it happen. Crucially, this book places collaboration at its core. It recognizes the fact that successful SRM is an organization-wide concern and provides a range of approaches to make this a reality. This book makes sense of supplier segmentation and how to use a variety of supplier management approaches, including how to collaborate and work together with strategic suppliers to create new shared benefit. A definitive guide to SRM and how to really make it happen." * Mark Perera, CEO and Founder, Vizibl and Founder, Procurement Leaders *"A truly definitive guide to SRM and a practical handbook for those doing it! This book demonstrates the value of working with key suppliers and why there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. The analogy of SRM as an orchestra with many sections runs through the entire book and helps make sense of a complex and often misunderstood topic and provides a framework for organizations to implement it. This book provides a comprehensive exposition of each aspect of SRM (or orchestra section), including enabling supplier driven innovation at scale - the next frontier for the progressive procurement organization. Everything you need to know about SRM in one book." * Philip Ideson, Managing Director, Art of Procurement *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: What we need from our supply base is...; Chapter - 02: Five good reasons to get close to our suppliers; Chapter - 03: Introducing the Orchestra of SRM; Chapter - 04: Segmenting the supply base; Chapter - 05: Supplier performance measurement; Chapter - 06: Building a supplier performance measurement system; Chapter - 07: Acting upon measurement; Chapter - 08: Supplier improvement and development; Chapter - 09: Supplier management; Chapter - 10: Contract management; Chapter - 11: Relationship management; Chapter - 12: Supply chain management; Chapter - 13: Strategic collaborative relationships; Chapter - 14: Innovation from suppliers; Chapter - 15: The Orchestra of SRM is ready to play; Chapter - 16: Glossary

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Book SynopsisNick Vyas is the Executive Director and Co-founder of USC Marshall's Center for Global Supply Chain Management and Academic Director of the M.S. Global Supply Chain program. Based in Los Angeles, California, he previously managed global operations for Duty-Free International, Sears, Federated Stores, and Toys R Us.Aljosja Beije is Director of Blocklab, a technology company that specializes in the application of emerging technologies in the logistics and energy domains and senior researcher at of Supply Chain Finance at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in Zwolle, The Netherlands. Bhaskar Krishnamachari is Director of USC Viterbi Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California.Trade Review"What I like most about the book is that it weaves you into an exciting and enticing journey through the foundations and strategies of supply chain management, blockchain concepts and technologies, and even incorporating the SCOR model. The use cases in supply chain are really helpfully illustrative and capture global examples from all over the world. It is most up-to-date and helps us navigate supply chain management strategic issues while taking advantage of the transformative effects of blockchain technologies. I think it is a must-read for any forward-looking supply chain professional. Very nicely done!" * Omar A. El Sawy, Kenneth King Stonier Chair in Business Administration and Professor of Information Systems, USC Marshall School of Business *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Evolution of supply chain - How we got here; Chapter - 02: Supply chains in 2021 – Costly, fragile, and increasingly complex; Chapter - 03: Basics of blockchain; Chapter - 04: Internet of things, data analytics and other information technologies; Chapter - 05: Blockchain strategy – The why, what and how of blockchain; Chapter - 06: What supply chain management processes and metrics will be affected by blockchain?; Chapter - 07: Blockchain projects in practice – Case study; Chapter - 08: Blockchain use cases in supply chain; Chapter - 09: Economic impact and future outlook

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Book SynopsisNick Vyas is the Executive Director and Co-founder of USC Marshall's Center for Global Supply Chain Management and Academic Director of the M.S. Global Supply Chain program. Based in Los Angeles, California, he previously managed global operations for Duty-Free International, Sears, Federated Stores, and Toys R Us.Aljosja Beije is Director of Blocklab, a technology company that specializes in the application of emerging technologies in the logistics and energy domains and senior researcher at of Supply Chain Finance at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in Zwolle, The Netherlands. Bhaskar Krishnamachari is Director of USC Viterbi Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California.Trade Review"What I like most about the book is that it weaves you into an exciting and enticing journey through the foundations and strategies of supply chain management, blockchain concepts and technologies, and even incorporating the SCOR model. The use cases in supply chain are really helpfully illustrative and capture global examples from all over the world. It is most up-to-date and helps us navigate supply chain management strategic issues while taking advantage of the transformative effects of blockchain technologies. I think it is a must-read for any forward-looking supply chain professional. Very nicely done!" * Omar A. El Sawy, Kenneth King Stonier Chair in Business Administration and Professor of Information Systems, USC Marshall School of Business *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Evolution of supply chain - How we got here; Chapter - 02: Supply chains in 2021 – Costly, fragile, and increasingly complex; Chapter - 03: Basics of blockchain; Chapter - 04: Internet of things, data analytics and other information technologies; Chapter - 05: Blockchain strategy – The why, what and how of blockchain; Chapter - 06: What supply chain management processes and metrics will be affected by blockchain?; Chapter - 07: Blockchain projects in practice – Case study; Chapter - 08: Blockchain use cases in supply chain; Chapter - 09: Economic impact and future outlook

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Book SynopsisProfessor Peter Tatham is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the International Journal of Physical Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He was Professor of Humanitarian Logistics at Griffith University, Australia, and he remains a leading international researcher in the field of humanitarian logistics. Professor Graham Heaslip is Professor of Logistics Engineering and Head of School of Engineering at Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland. He is a board member of the Humanitarian Logistics Institute (HUMLOG) based at Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the International Journal of Physical Logistics and Supply Chain Management. His work in the field of logistics and supply chain management has gained international recognition, including the Emerald LitTrade Review"Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management has evolved into a mature discipline. Organizations have developed systems, people and expertise. Progress has been amazing but the world has also substantially changed (think COVID-19, climate change, AI/data analytics, technology, environmental footprint, etc.). This book should be required reading for anyone interested in seeing humanitarian logistics as a young and evolving science rather than just a skill, and wonderfully combines past, present, and future of this discipline." * Professor Luk Van Wassenhove, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, INSEAD University *"We have not ended Humanitarian Crises yet. Fortunately Humanitarian Logistics continues to document the ever-changing challenges and learning to keep us all on the front foot. A must-read for all who strive to improve Humanitarian Supply Chains." * Martijn Blansjaar, Head of International Supply & Logistics, Oxfam GB *"The need for responsiveness to humanitarian emergencies has never been greater. This excellent book provides valuable insights into how logistics capabilities can be developed to better cope with crises, before, during and after they happen." * Martin Christopher. Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics. Cranfield University *"The book Humanitarian Logistics could not be more timely. With all the challenges facing those involved in the management of the logistics of disaster relief, offering potential solutions to the problems is truly welcome. This book has been, and will even more so be, a must-read for students, academics and practitioners who want to understand how to tackle the complexity of the networks involved in humanitarian logistics and the world we live in today." * Karen Spens, Rector, BI Norwegian Business School *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Impacts of funding systems on humanitarian operations; Chapter - 02: Supplier relationships in humanitarian organizations; Chapter - 03: Providing logistics services for humanitarian relief; Chapter - 04: Risky business revisited - Disasters within disasters; Chapter - 05: The journey from a patchy to a comprehensive supply chain in UNHCR (2005–2015); Chapter - 06: Humanitarian supply chain service performance; Chapter - 07: Network design for pre-positioning emergency relief items; Chapter - 08: Competing for scarce resources during emergencies - A system dynamics perspective; Chapter - 09: Preparing for cash and voucher assistance - Developing capabilities and building capacities; Chapter - 10: Pandemic response and humanitarian logistics; Chapter - 11: Helping people and planet - Making the humanitarian supply chain more sustainable; Chapter - 12: What next for humanitarian logistics?; Chapter - 13: The way forward - Current trends in humanitarian logistics;

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Book SynopsisJohn Manners-Bell is Founder and CEO of Transport Intelligence Ltd. He is an Honorary Visiting Professor, London Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University. He was formerly Chair of the Logistics and Supply Chain Global Agenda Council of the World Economic Forum, speaking and moderating at the annual Davos meeting. In 2021 he founded the Foundation for Future Supply Chain. He has spoken at conferences in Asia, USA, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Europe. He is based in Bath.Trade Review"The need for innovation in logistics was never an option and should be in the DNA of every supply chain professional. The second edition of Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation is an easy-to-read, substantial reference book. It is the opportunity to add new imperatives that already and will continue to disrupt the world of logistics and supply chain such as global pandemics and the decarbonization urgency, calling for a next normal." * Celine Hourcade, Founder and Managing Director, Change Horizon *"Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation - a classic. With the past two years highlighting the critical role that supply chain plays in our lives, the authors John Manners-Bell and Ken Lyon have provided a timely update to their comprehensive guide to innovation in the chain. Whether it is digitalization, globalization, transformation or technological disruption, the authors provide an in-depth explanation of the current state and what the future holds for sustainable expansion to soften the pain in the chain. A must-read and must-have reference for any practising logistics and supply chain professional." * Raghu Ramachandran, Founder, 13 Colony Global and former Director of the Strategic Enterprise Fund, UPS *"Given the rapid rate at which logistics systems and supply chains are evolving both technologically and managerially, the new edition of this excellent review of innovation in the field is particularly welcome. To my knowledge, no other book is so comprehensive, up-to-date and insightful in its assessment of the major developments currently reshaping the way in which goods are distributed." * Professor Alan McKinnon, Professor of Logistics at Kuehne Logistics University and Emeritus Professor of Logistics at Heriot Watt University *"This latest edition is a very valuable read for anyone working in the supply chain. Appreciating and adopting innovation is key to business performance, and to saving our planet." * Nick Wildgoose, CEO, Supplien Consulting and former Global Supply Chain Product Leader, Zurich Insurance *"This latest edition demonstrates how innovation can contribute in a positive way to address disruption throughout global supply chains. It is important that the digital journey continues to develop and I warmly recommend this book to any reader that might be interested in innovations within global supply chains." * Cecilia Strokirk, Project Manager Seamless Transports & Logistics, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden *"This second edition of Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation provides the most up-to-date, essential and comprehensive 'What You Need to Know' about future directions for Logistics and Supply Chain, including practical insights on how to deal with the strategic supply chain priorities for the post-pandemic world - namely, Resilience, Sustainability and Digitalization." * Mark Millar, Supply Chain Thought Leader and Author, 'Global Supply Chain Ecosystems' *"With the ongoing supply chain crisis resulting from COVID-19, one might have thought that John Manners-Bell and Ken Lyon would have to rewrite their 2018 first edition of Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation. In reality, events have confirmed the importance of the key issues already covered in their 2018 edition. Without the technological and organizational advances we have seen in logistics over the last decade and analyzed in the book, COVID-19 would have had a far worse negative impact on global trade and supply chains. In their second edition, the authors eloquently update the reader on key developments in supply chain models, technologies, digitalization, sustainability imperatives, and markets. The reader is guided through the recent past towards an outlook and future directions. A timely book, which will be important for policy makers and practitioners who have become ever more aware of the crucial importance of supply chains for today's trade and development." * Jan Hoffmann, Head, Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD *"There is never a dull moment in the planning and moving of material and the authors prove just that. Disruptive innovation is a story without an ending and this presentation of the broad subject matter entices readers to continue to breakout, influence, and build something new." * Dr Don Clark, Principal, DC Maritime Systems *"Digging from the extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of its authors, this book provides a thorough analysis of technological and business model innovations in supply chains and logistics. Providing an overview of major trends, from containerization a few decades ago to more recent developments in, for instance, IOT, big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain and autonomous vehicles. It helps the reader understand the profound transformations that are affecting the supply chains and logistics industry, and what this could mean for the future. An excellent publication, and a lively reading thanks to a wide variety of examples and case studies." * Anne Miroux, Faculty Fellow, Emerging Markets Institute, Cornell University and former Director of the Division on Technology and Logistics, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: The impact of innovation and disruption on the supply chain; Chapter - 01: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the anatomy of innovation; Chapter - 02: Breaking the paradigm; Chapter - 03: Lessons from the past; Chapter - 04: Disruption to the post-Covid-19 supply chain and logistics industry; Section - TWO: Transforming supply chain models; Chapter - 05: The direct-to-consumer model and its implications for logistics; Chapter - 06: Alternative downstream retail distribution models; Chapter - 07: On-demand delivery and crowd-shipping; Chapter - 08: Innovating to meet the challenge of urban distribution; Chapter - 09: The disruptive power of e-retailing; Chapter - 10: Amazon – The ultimate disruptor; Chapter - 11: 3D printing and the transformation of upstream supply chains; Section - THREE: New technology development and adoption; Chapter - 12: The Internet of Things, Big Data and artificial intelligence; Chapter - 13: Control towers and supply chain visibility; Chapter - 14: Blockchain in supply chains; Chapter - 15: The disruptive potential of robots and automation in the warehouse; Chapter - 16: Autonomous vehicles and delivery robots; Section - FOUR: Digitalization of logistics markets; Chapter - 17: Digital road freight and warehousing platforms; Chapter - 18: The digitalization of international freight forwarding; Chapter - 19: Disrupting trade finance; Section - FIVE: Innovating for sustainability; Chapter - 20: The role of new technologies in mitigating climate change; Chapter - 21: A guide to alternative propulsion systems; Chapter - 22: Designing smart and circular supply chains; Chapter - 23: ‘Shifting to Green’ survey; Section - SIX: Future directions for global supply chains; Chapter - 24: The ‘Great Reset’; Chapter - 25: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisJonathan O'Brien is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, based in Plymouth, UK. With over 30 years of experience, he has helped equip global organizations to increase their purchasing capability through digital platforms, training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams. He is the author of Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals, The Buyer's Toolkit, and Sustainable Procurement, all published by Kogan Page.

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Book SynopsisGwynne Richards has over 35 years' experience in warehouse management and logistics. As well as running his own successful logistics consultancy, he provides a number of courses on warehouse and transport management for practitioners. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Warwick and the University of Hull. He is the co-author of The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit and The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook, both also published by Kogan Page. He is based in Norfolk, UK.

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Book SynopsisDeborah Dull is the Vice President and Global Sustainable Supply Chain Leader at Genpact and founder of the Circular Supply Chain Network. She has held various supply chain roles at organizations including Zero100, GE Digital, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Microsoft. She has extensive experience in product development, consumer goods, retail, digital, frontier markets, global development and software for the industrial world. She is based in New York and London.

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