Distribution and logistics management Books

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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Book SynopsisPurchasing and Supply Chain Management provides a complete introduction to the important principles underlying the subject area using a flexible managerial perspective. Fully updated, this highly respected textbook covers the latest developments in purchasing and supply chain management with clear and well-structured content complemented by strong case studies that are relevant and engaging. Global examples from Shell, Hewlett Packard, Mattel, and Nespresso to name a few, demonstrate the challenges and solutions to problems companies face every day, while the latest research insights add a critical perspective throughout.

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Book SynopsisSupply chains, including logistics, are the functional elements of an organisation's operations. To formulate a strategy for this operation to work seamlessly the organisation needs to align these operations with the corporate and business strategy. Strategic Supply Chain Management provides a discussion on effective supply chain strategic leadership for managerial teams who have previously been operating on a tactical or operational level, as well as students who need to learn about applying the theories of strategic supply chain management in practice. Strategic Supply Chain Management introduces concepts and tools which will enable successful buyer-supplier relationships and effective organizational leadership and talent management. Samir Dani provides a concise but important outlook on the connection between business strategy and supply chain strategy. The book delves into topical issues of risk, resilience, and sustainability and how these influence both business and supply chain strategy. The book also considers strategies for procurement, buyer supplier relationships, and sales & operations planning. An important aspect of this book is to consider the leadership and talent aspects of the humans in the supply chain and how this influences strategy and creates competitive advantage.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 SynopsisRetailers are being advised to review their supply chains in a bid to accelerate their speed to market. Fashion Logistics assesses the growth and changes in the industry as well as the drivers of change in the market. Supply chain networks and operations play an integral role in distributing product across the retail industry and significant changes within those networks have altered the way in which they function. Manufacturers therefore need to rethink their supply chains to make them resilient to shock, agile enough to respond quickly to sudden change, flexible enough to customize products and efficient enough to protect margins. Fashion Logistics assesses these forces and changes and how manufacturers should adapt their working practices accordingly. This second edition of Fashion Logistics includes revised CSR and reshoring sections, updated case studies and new content on how manufacturers can adapt their working practices and the further demise of the department store sector.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 SynopsisFor any business involved in today's supply chains, logistics services are critical. Companies have to decide whether to retain their own logistics operations or place their trust in third-party suppliers. This potential move away from the traditional approach of managing these processes internally can lead to improved service and reduced cost although this isn't always the case. The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook provides step by step guidance on the process of logistics outsourcing and explains how to apply this information for commercial success. Vital advice is given on benchmarking existing operations, how to shortlist companies, produce a request for a proposal, choose the optimum supplier and implement and manage the contract. The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook analyses outsourcing from both an industry wide perspective, while also drilling down into specific individual considerations. The book provides valuable guidance in terms of contractual relationships, cost models and the integration of information technology systems. By analysing current statistics and surveys, looking into factors behind why contracts are awarded and terminated important insights can be acquired. This book contains tools, models, online resources and case studies on the outsourced relationships of companies including Intel KFC and BA to further develop the reader's knowledge which makes this book an informative and essential resource.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 SynopsisSupply Chain 4.0 has introduced automation into logistics and supply chain processes, exploiting predictive analytics to better match supply with demand, optimizing operations and using the latest technologies for the last mile delivery such as drones and autonomous robots. Supply Chain 4.0 presents new methods, techniques, and information systems that support the coordination and optimization of logistics processes, reduction of operational costs as well as the emergence of entirely new services and business processes. This edited collection includes contributions from leading international researchers from academia and industry. It considers the latest technologies and operational research methods available to support smart, integrated, and sustainable logistics practices focusing on automation, big data, Internet of Things, and decision support systems for transportation and logistics. It also highlights market requirements and includes case studies of cutting-edge applications from innovators in the logistics industry.Trade Review"Supply Chain 4.0 is currently generating major interest from industry and academic communities. This book will be extremely useful and relevant to academic researchers, practitioners and managers involved with these technologies. The editors have combined strong theoretical foundations with application to practice within each chapter by incorporating a plethora of technologies in relation to supply chain settings. Supply Chain 4.0 will pave the way for further academic and managerial thinking in this domain and become invaluable to students considering the critical, current and future role of supply chain technologies in contemporary business operations." * Professor Angappa Gunasekaran, Dean at School of Business and Public Administration, California State University, Bakersfield, USA *"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 must read 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: Supply Chain 4.0: enabling market-driven strategies [Martin Christopher]; Chapter - 02: Driving better customer experience in digital supply chains [Patrick Strauss]; Chapter - 03: Blockchain in the supply chain [Martyn Walker]; Chapter - 04: Blockchain for humanitarian supply chain [Rameshwar Dubey, Angappa Gunasekaram, Stephen J. Childe, Benjamin T. Hazen and Thanos Papadopoulos]; Chapter - 05: Supply Chain 4.0: the cyber-security challenge [James Kench]; Chapter - 06: Defining and testing system parameters for enhancing vision picking technology in warehouse operations [Anastasios Gialos and Vasileios Zeimpekis]; Chapter - 07: Collaborative robotics – transforming warehouse logistics [Markus Voss]; Chapter - 08: Improving cold-food quality control through the Internet of Things and big data: an empirical case [Alexandre Luis Prim, Tiago Pedro Nicchellatti and Roberto Goularth Mendes]; Chapter - 09: Predicting physical distribution delays: a case study of outbound logistics [Zina Ben Miled, Jeremy Archbold and Brooke Renee Cochenour]; Chapter - 10: Adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in agri-food supply chains: an exploratory investigation of drivers and barriers [Imran Ali, Sattar Satie and Vinh Thai]; Chapter - 11: The impact of sharing economy incentives and Industry 4.0 technologies on humanitarian logistics: insights from the Iran floods of 2019 [Hamed Seddighi and Hamid Moradlou]; Chapter - 12: In search of a human dimension of Supply Chain 4.0: stipulating learning as a lever for the future supply chain organization [Henning de Haas, John Bang Mathiasen, Søren Skjold Andersen and Torben Tambo]

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Book SynopsisSupply Chain 4.0 has introduced automation into logistics and supply chain processes, exploiting predictive analytics to better match supply with demand, optimizing operations and using the latest technologies for the last mile delivery such as drones and autonomous robots. Supply Chain 4.0 presents new methods, techniques, and information systems that support the coordination and optimization of logistics processes, reduction of operational costs as well as the emergence of entirely new services and business processes. This edited collection includes contributions from leading international researchers from academia and industry. It considers the latest technologies and operational research methods available to support smart, integrated, and sustainable logistics practices focusing on automation, big data, Internet of Things, and decision support systems for transportation and logistics. It also highlights market requirements and includes case studies of cutting-edge applications from innovators in the logistics industry.Trade Review"Supply Chain 4.0 is currently generating major interest from industry and academic communities. This book will be extremely useful and relevant to academic researchers, practitioners and managers involved with these technologies. The editors have combined strong theoretical foundations with application to practice within each chapter by incorporating a plethora of technologies in relation to supply chain settings. Supply Chain 4.0 will pave the way for further academic and managerial thinking in this domain and become invaluable to students considering the critical, current and future role of supply chain technologies in contemporary business operations." * Professor Angappa Gunasekaran, Dean at School of Business and Public Administration, California State University, Bakersfield, USA *"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 must read 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: Supply Chain 4.0: enabling market-driven strategies [Martin Christopher]; Chapter - 02: Driving better customer experience in digital supply chains [Patrick Strauss]; Chapter - 03: Blockchain in the supply chain [Martyn Walker]; Chapter - 04: Blockchain for humanitarian supply chain [Rameshwar Dubey, Angappa Gunasekaram, Stephen J. Childe, Benjamin T. Hazen and Thanos Papadopoulos]; Chapter - 05: Supply Chain 4.0: the cyber-security challenge [James Kench]; Chapter - 06: Defining and testing system parameters for enhancing vision picking technology in warehouse operations [Anastasios Gialos and Vasileios Zeimpekis]; Chapter - 07: Collaborative robotics – transforming warehouse logistics [Markus Voss]; Chapter - 08: Improving cold-food quality control through the Internet of Things and big data: an empirical case [Alexandre Luis Prim, Tiago Pedro Nicchellatti and Roberto Goularth Mendes]; Chapter - 09: Predicting physical distribution delays: a case study of outbound logistics [Zina Ben Miled, Jeremy Archbold and Brooke Renee Cochenour]; Chapter - 10: Adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in agri-food supply chains: an exploratory investigation of drivers and barriers [Imran Ali, Sattar Satie and Vinh Thai]; Chapter - 11: The impact of sharing economy incentives and Industry 4.0 technologies on humanitarian logistics: insights from the Iran floods of 2019 [Hamed Seddighi and Hamid Moradlou]; Chapter - 12: In search of a human dimension of Supply Chain 4.0: stipulating learning as a lever for the future supply chain organization [Henning de Haas, John Bang Mathiasen, Søren Skjold Andersen and Torben Tambo]

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Book SynopsisThe Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit provides practical tools for warehouse, inventory and transport managers and students to help them tackle the challenges of logistics and supply chain management. It is full of practical ideas and information to optimise the management of logistics and supply chain processes. The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit offers solutions and plans spanning across a variety of sub-disciplines such as warehousing, logistics, supply chain management, inventory and outsourcing. Each toolkit addresses key principles within its area of discipline, providing the reader with a precision approach to be used in complex and sensitive circumstances. The toolkit presents a number of major management tools such as Fortna's Product Flow Smart Design, SMART, DMAIC and Gantt charts. General management, performance management and problem-solving tools have also been included to provide a broader, transferable scope of tools for the reader.Trade Review"The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit is a highly practical book. It includes a set of useful logistics tools that force practitioners to reconsider their current practice in a systematic manner. If you are open to new ideas and want to go forward with your business, then I recommend diving into The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit!" -- Jeroen van den Berg, Director at Storelink"The Logistics & Supply Chain Toolkit book is a good and comprehensive collection of different tools covering more or less all currently discussed aspects of transport, warehousing and inventory management. Some further optimisation activities can be based on these tools - we have tested some of them in real business environment - with surprising results. All in all a real practical guideline to improve your business!" -- Rolf Neise, Visiting Professor at ISM International School of Management, Hamburg"A book that summarizes and explains many of the key techniques that make logistics the profession that it is. Certainly one that will not gather dust on a bookshelf, but will gather insight and understanding in the workplace." -- Professor Neil H Ashworth, Chief Executive Officer, Collect+, United Kingdom"A great resource that not only provides the tools but also gives you a plan. Sufficiently succinct to give comprehensive coverage of the subject, but in enough depth to work as a standalone reference. I thoroughly recommend it." -- Nigel Price, Managing Director, CRP, United Kingdom"An invaluable source of practical information on all aspects of the supply chain, which will be useful to both practitioners and those studying the subject at any academic level. The toolkit provides an excellent resource to help in this task. Enhanced by many illustrations and tables, with inputs from a range of companies and practitioners and references to useful websites and literature, this book is a must-buy for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating industry." -- Dr Sharon Cullinane, Gothenburg Business School, Sweden"The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit, second edition, is a well-researched, substantial reference book. Packed full of clear examples and with a very structured approach, this is an excellent practical guide into the understanding of logistics tools and how to apply them in the real world. It's a must-read for anyone who is involved in logistics and supply chain management." -- Carole Verry, Consultant, France"A hands-on guide to help you develop your in-house supply chain strategy and your very own step-by-step plan on how to get there. Take this rare opportunity to explore a large variety of tools and examples in one single book!" -- Corina Roman, MBA, PMP, Prince2, Project Manager, Healthcare Industry, Australia"The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit by Gwynne Richards and Susan Grinsted is an instructional book based in reality, free from assumptions and pretense but full of real world applications." -- Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting PointTable of Contents Section - 00: Introduction; Section - 01: Warehouse management tools and guides; Section - 02: Transport management tools; Section - 03: Inventory management tools; Section - 04: Supply chain management tools; Section - 05: Outsourcing tools; Section - 06: General management tools; Section - 07: Performance management tools; Section - 08: Financial management tools and ratios; Section - 09: Problem-solving tools; Section - 10: Appendix 1 Useful websites; Section - 11: Appendix 2 Imperial/metric conversions; Section - 12: Appendix 3 Automatic identification (autoID); Section - 13: Index

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Book SynopsisMany production managers have de-stocked excessively large inventories, gone lean, experimented with continuous improvement processes and introduced new working practices. These interventions have largely failed. Businesses have also failed to invest in the workforce that undertakes improvements. This means that cash flow stops quickly, stocks are depleted to zero and customers lose confidence. Systems for Manufacturing Excellence looks at how people and technology work effectively together to generate high performance manufacturing and service operations. Not everyone is a Toyota but that does not mean we cannot learn from such businesses. The book will present a logic, variety of approaches and methods that underpin the different models of high performance used by 'world class' businesses. The authors use examples from their training with Toyota, work with Tesco, and many world class manufacturing businesses that form their research agenda. The book will help teams run each part of their production process for effectiveness and efficiency, with a high level of discipline that supports excellence in performance.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 SynopsisE-Logistics serves as the nerve system for the whole supply chain and enables smooth information flow within and between organizations. This new and updated edition provides the latest and most comprehensive coverage on digitalization in logistics and supply chain. It covers all transport modes and the role of ICT in supporting an integrated freight and supply chain network. E-Logistics provides a cross-academic and industry perspective with leading academics and practitioners as contributing authors. A variety of successful e-logistics business approaches are discussed covering a range of commercial sectors and transport modes. Subsequent chapters address in depth support systems for B2C and B2B e-commerce and e-fulfilment, warehouse management, RFID, electronic marketplaces, global supply network visibility and service chain automation. Industry case studies are used to support the discussion. The new edition also covers emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things, Robotics, drone and last mile deliveries.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 SynopsisMaritime transport is the transport of people or goods by water. It is the backbone of world trade and globalization. Twenty-four hours a day and all year round, ships carry cargoes to all corners of the globe. Maritime Transport focuses on the operational side of this important industry, covering many topics such as sea traffic currents, passenger transport, short sea shipping and dangerous cargoes. Parts one and two of Maritime Transport present the concepts, theory and background information, then part three presents more complex and deeper issues such as the maritime transportation of the future. It covers topics such as intelligent shipping, data exchange at sea and maritime security. In addition, the book includes fascinating case studies and examples, such as maritime transport in the Baltic sea, ship strategies in Norway and Greece and the benefits of slow steaming. At the end of each chapter there are questions that will help students to gain a deeper understanding of the many topics covered.Trade Review"In Maritime Transport, the author expertly examines the European short sea operation and its related key businesses elements. The book makes it clear how important shipping is as a part of logistics. This book serves as a good introduction to people new to maritime and a handy refence source to those more familiar with it." * Vesa Marttinen, Director, Cruise & Ferry Business, Wärtsilä *"This book is a must read for people interested in maritime logistics and specific developments in the sector in North Europe. The author has a unique background, combining academia and business, which can be seen in this edition through the numerous practical examples and consistent argument throughout. Risks, complexity and the details of shipping are often overlooked matters, but Maritime Transport makes significant efforts here to explain these issues for everyone." * Olli-Pekka Hilmola, Professor, LUT University & Taltech, Estonian Maritime Academy *"This book fills a gap for those who need to understand the nature of maritime transportation in the context of the Baltic Sea region. Seafaring in the Baltic Sea is different from the oceans, which affects the operational conditions of shipping companies, port operations and maritime authorities. A detailed outlook for these special conditions has been missing." * Dr Jouni Lappalainen, Head of Team, Analysis, Statistics and Studies, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency *"Most textbooks in maritime transport and maritime economics takes a port-to-port and shipowners' perspective. Technical, market and financial aspects dominate. Maritime Transport delivers this knowledge but more importantly it succeeds in putting shipping into a proper logistics context. It addresses the question why, and not only how, shipping is important for business and the wider society. Another feature of many maritime transport and economics books is the focus on deep-sea shipping, whereas this book also adds to our knowledge of short-sea shipping in a real-world context." * Johan Woxenius, Professor of Maritime Transport Management & Logistics, University of Gothenburg *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Global shipping; Chapter - 02: World trade patterns; Chapter - 03: Globalization and growth in shipping; Chapter - 04: Sea traffic currents; Chapter - 05: Passenger traffic; Chapter - 06: Logistics definition; Chapter - 07: Logistics costs; Chapter - 08: Transport costs; Chapter - 09: Transport modes; Chapter - 10: Short sea shipping; Chapter - 11: Cargoes; Chapter - 12: Vessels; Chapter - 13: Employment issues; Chapter - 14: Sea transport market; Chapter - 15: Cargo review; Chapter - 16: Ship structure; Chapter - 17: Port time; Chapter - 18: Ship size; Chapter - 19: Freight ticket registers and subsidies for shipping; Chapter - 20: Other expenses; Chapter - 21: Funding; Chapter - 22: Operational cost accounting of the vessel; Chapter - 23: Relocation agreement and shipping documents; Chapter - 24: Cargo formation; Chapter - 25: Delivery clauses and shipping conditions; Chapter - 26: Operational operations of the port; Chapter - 27: Cargo handling; Chapter - 28: Environmental impacts of sea transport; Chapter - 29: Dangerous cargoes; Chapter - 30: Ship recycling; Chapter - 31: Maritime security and social responsibility; Chapter - 32: Supervision and regulation of shipping; Chapter - 33: Developments in maritime safety regulations; Chapter - 34: Security culture; Chapter - 35: Logistics exchange; Chapter - 36: Information exchange in the port; Chapter - 37: Data exchange at sea and in shipping companies; Chapter - 38: Intelligent shipping by sea

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Book SynopsisMaritime transport is the transport of people or goods by water. It is the backbone of world trade and globalization. Twenty-four hours a day and all year round, ships carry cargoes to all corners of the globe. Maritime Transport focuses on the operational side of this important industry, covering many topics such as sea traffic currents, passenger transport, short sea shipping and dangerous cargoes. Parts one and two of Maritime Transport present the concepts, theory and background information, then part three presents more complex and deeper issues such as the maritime transportation of the future. It covers topics such as intelligent shipping, data exchange at sea and maritime security. In addition, the book includes fascinating case studies and examples, such as maritime transport in the Baltic sea, ship strategies in Norway and Greece and the benefits of slow steaming. At the end of each chapter there are questions that will help students to gain a deeper understanding of the many topics covered.Trade Review"In Maritime Transport, the author expertly examines the European short sea operation and its related key businesses elements. The book makes it clear how important shipping is as a part of logistics. This book serves as a good introduction to people new to maritime and a handy refence source to those more familiar with it." * Vesa Marttinen, Director, Cruise & Ferry Business, Wärtsilä *"This book is a must read for people interested in maritime logistics and specific developments in the sector in North Europe. The author has a unique background, combining academia and business, which can be seen in this edition through the numerous practical examples and consistent argument throughout. Risks, complexity and the details of shipping are often overlooked matters, but Maritime Transport makes significant efforts here to explain these issues for everyone." * Olli-Pekka Hilmola, Professor, LUT University & Taltech, Estonian Maritime Academy *"This book fills a gap for those who need to understand the nature of maritime transportation in the context of the Baltic Sea region. Seafaring in the Baltic Sea is different from the oceans, which affects the operational conditions of shipping companies, port operations and maritime authorities. A detailed outlook for these special conditions has been missing." * Dr Jouni Lappalainen, Head of Team, Analysis, Statistics and Studies, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency *"Most textbooks in maritime transport and maritime economics takes a port-to-port and shipowners' perspective. Technical, market and financial aspects dominate. Maritime Transport delivers this knowledge but more importantly it succeeds in putting shipping into a proper logistics context. It addresses the question why, and not only how, shipping is important for business and the wider society. Another feature of many maritime transport and economics books is the focus on deep-sea shipping, whereas this book also adds to our knowledge of short-sea shipping in a real-world context." * Johan Woxenius, Professor of Maritime Transport Management & Logistics, University of Gothenburg *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Global shipping; Chapter - 02: World trade patterns; Chapter - 03: Globalization and growth in shipping; Chapter - 04: Sea traffic currents; Chapter - 05: Passenger traffic; Chapter - 06: Logistics definition; Chapter - 07: Logistics costs; Chapter - 08: Transport costs; Chapter - 09: Transport modes; Chapter - 10: Short sea shipping; Chapter - 11: Cargoes; Chapter - 12: Vessels; Chapter - 13: Employment issues; Chapter - 14: Sea transport market; Chapter - 15: Cargo review; Chapter - 16: Ship structure; Chapter - 17: Port time; Chapter - 18: Ship size; Chapter - 19: Freight ticket registers and subsidies for shipping; Chapter - 20: Other expenses; Chapter - 21: Funding; Chapter - 22: Operational cost accounting of the vessel; Chapter - 23: Relocation agreement and shipping documents; Chapter - 24: Cargo formation; Chapter - 25: Delivery clauses and shipping conditions; Chapter - 26: Operational operations of the port; Chapter - 27: Cargo handling; Chapter - 28: Environmental impacts of sea transport; Chapter - 29: Dangerous cargoes; Chapter - 30: Ship recycling; Chapter - 31: Maritime security and social responsibility; Chapter - 32: Supervision and regulation of shipping; Chapter - 33: Developments in maritime safety regulations; Chapter - 34: Security culture; Chapter - 35: Logistics exchange; Chapter - 36: Information exchange in the port; Chapter - 37: Data exchange at sea and in shipping companies; Chapter - 38: Intelligent shipping by sea

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Book SynopsisSustainability can create greater efficiency and cost savings in the supply chain. Supply chains, which are more complex and global than ever before, are full of both risks and opportunities. The risks range from inconsistent or poor quality, supply disruptions and health and safety concerns, to corruption. Businesses face pressure to adopt sustainable supply chain practices from various stakeholders and motivations typically come from one or more of four sources: customers, compliance, costs, competitive advantage. Sustainability in Global Value Chains is the guide to understanding all aspects and approaches of sustainable supply chains using in-depth research from leading academics from sixteen different universities. Sustainability in Global Value Chains focuses on how to make supply chains sustainable, with an emphasis on new technologies and digitization. The research featured covers topics such as KPIs in production and supply chains, the role of standards, blockchain technology and algebraic models. This comprehensive book presents real world issues, problems in implementing sustainability in the supply chain and examples of best practice.Trade Review"During these unparalleled times in our history, managers need to continue to focus on environmental and social issues while maintaining economic viability across their global supply chains. Sustainability in Global Value Chains presents a comprehensive look at measures, ethics and best practices for responsible businesses. It poses an interdisciplinary perspective on solving some of the world's most challenging problems. This is a must-have for both practitioners continuing to focus on good citizenship and academics pursuing research in sustainability." * Wendy L Tate PhD, Professor at the Department of Supply Chain Management, University of Tennessee *Table of Contents Section - 01: Introduction – About the book; Section - 02: The importance of supply chain management for sustainability in global value chains; Section - 03: Interdisciplinary research work in the field of SSCM; Section - ONE: Ethical principles of sustainable value chain management; Section - 04: Start-ups as relevant supporters and initiators of sustainability attributes in global value chains of the future; Section - 05: Global value chain sustainability governance – Implications for management research and practice; Section - TWO: Measuring sustainability in global value chains; Section - 06: Sustainability controlling in integrated value chains; Section - 07: Measuring diversity among competing supply-value chains; Section - 08: Sustainable buyer behaviour in value chains – Determinants and marketing implications; Section - 09: Tactical planning measures for sustainable and efficient international transportation networks; Section - THREE: Actions to continuously improve sustainability in global value chains; Section - 10: Biomimetic principles for improved organizational information processing – Toward sustainable supply chains; Section - 11: (How) Can research in the field of sustainable supply chain management become more forward-looking and future-shaping?; Section - 12: Success factors of voluntary sustainable supply chain management sector initiatives; Section - 13: An institutional framework of urban logistics – Policy options and the role of the government; Section - 14: Index

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Book SynopsisSustainability can create greater efficiency and cost savings in the supply chain. Supply chains, which are more complex and global than ever before, are full of both risks and opportunities. The risks range from inconsistent or poor quality, supply disruptions and health and safety concerns, to corruption. Businesses face pressure to adopt sustainable supply chain practices from various stakeholders and motivations typically come from one or more of four sources: customers, compliance, costs, competitive advantage. Sustainability in Global Value Chains is the guide to understanding all aspects and approaches of sustainable supply chains using in-depth research from leading academics from sixteen different universities. Sustainability in Global Value Chains focuses on how to make supply chains sustainable, with an emphasis on new technologies and digitization. The research featured covers topics such as KPIs in production and supply chains, the role of standards, blockchain technology and algebraic models. This comprehensive book presents real world issues, problems in implementing sustainability in the supply chain and examples of best practice.Trade Review"During these unparalleled times in our history, managers need to continue to focus on environmental and social issues while maintaining economic viability across their global supply chains. Sustainability in Global Value Chains presents a comprehensive look at measures, ethics and best practices for responsible businesses. It poses an interdisciplinary perspective on solving some of the world's most challenging problems. This is a must-have for both practitioners continuing to focus on good citizenship and academics pursuing research in sustainability." * Wendy L Tate PhD, Professor at the Department of Supply Chain Management, University of Tennessee *Table of Contents Section - 01: Introduction – About the book; Section - 02: The importance of supply chain management for sustainability in global value chains; Section - 03: Interdisciplinary research work in the field of SSCM; Section - ONE: Ethical principles of sustainable value chain management; Section - 04: Start-ups as relevant supporters and initiators of sustainability attributes in global value chains of the future; Section - 05: Global value chain sustainability governance – Implications for management research and practice; Section - TWO: Measuring sustainability in global value chains; Section - 06: Sustainability controlling in integrated value chains; Section - 07: Measuring diversity among competing supply-value chains; Section - 08: Sustainable buyer behaviour in value chains – Determinants and marketing implications; Section - 09: Tactical planning measures for sustainable and efficient international transportation networks; Section - THREE: Actions to continuously improve sustainability in global value chains; Section - 10: Biomimetic principles for improved organizational information processing – Toward sustainable supply chains; Section - 11: (How) Can research in the field of sustainable supply chain management become more forward-looking and future-shaping?; Section - 12: Success factors of voluntary sustainable supply chain management sector initiatives; Section - 13: An institutional framework of urban logistics – Policy options and the role of the government; Section - 14: Index

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Book SynopsisToyota Methods and Operating Models presents a case study of a small, traditional Italian manufacturer in the Toyota Industries Corporation Group, which began an important process of transformation until it became a successful, modern and advanced international business: Toyota Material Handling. Toyota management made internal changes and developed the commercial networks, successfully applying the Toyota Production System (TPS, or Lean Production) as well as the values of the Toyota Way. Author Stefano Cortiglioni led the transformation project, which took four years. Toyota Methods and Operating Models presents the continuing success story. The authors analyze the Toyota methods and operating models that can be directly applied to your business in order to reach excellence in operations and industry 4.0. It provides tangible advice on how to grow a business and achieve commercial success, with superior processes and logistics networks, as well as the development of an advanced and highly successful supply chain.Trade Review"Toyota Methods and Operating Models provides not only general Toyota Production System (TPS) advice, but also practical kaizen examples of what the Toyota Material Handling has achieved. This book will be useful to those wanting to improve their business similarly." * Sadao Nomura, Former Senior Advisor, Toyota Industrial Co. *"The Cesab and Toyota case is like a marriage between two different nationalities. It tells the story of a progressive convergence of objectives and a continuous effort to understand each other and integrate the best aspects of Japan and Italy. This has resulted in a business which grows year on year in terms turnover and productivity. I hope that it continues to grow." * Romano Prodi, Former President of European Commission *"Toyota Methods and Operating Models represents one of the most comprehensive investigations of Toyota, the essential Toyota spirit, and working practices at a non-Japanese manufacturing facility. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book because it provides a wonderful insight into the technical and social practices that underpin world class performance and the ways in which people continuously improve, innovate and learn." * Nick Rich, Professor of Socio-Technical Systems Design, Swansea University *Table of Contents Section - ONE: From CESAB to Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Italy; Chapter - 01: The Toyota Group; Chapter - 02: The History of CESAB; Chapter - 03: The product; Chapter - 04: From Push to Pull; Chapter - 05: The production lines; Chapter - 06: The model; Chapter - 07: The 2S (Seiri and Seiton); Chapter - 08: The Logistics; Chapter - 09: The organisation of Toyota; Chapter - 10: Standardisation; Chapter - 11: Quality; Chapter - 12: Visual Management; Chapter - 13: Kaizen and efficiency; Chapter - 14: Starting from the bottom up; Chapter - 15: Examples of the implementation of TPS in other organisations; Chapter - 16: Monozukuri and Hitozukuri (important men at the centre of the transformation); Chapter - 17: Toyota and Business; Chapter - 18: Kaizena and Financial Results; Chapter - 19: TPS and Industry 4.0; Section - TWO: The implementation of the Toyota Way into commercial processes and sales operations; Chapter - 20: The Toyota Academy; Chapter - 21: Problems faced, interviews with central figures; Chapter - 22: The Italian market; Chapter - 23: The Toyota Way, values, interpretations and lean; Chapter - 24: The new model A.C.C.E.S.S; Section - THREE: Appendices

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Book SynopsisToyota Methods and Operating Models presents a case study of a small, traditional Italian manufacturer in the Toyota Industries Corporation Group, which began an important process of transformation until it became a successful, modern and advanced international business: Toyota Material Handling. Toyota management made internal changes and developed the commercial networks, successfully applying the Toyota Production System (TPS, or Lean Production) as well as the values of the Toyota Way. Author Stefano Cortiglioni led the transformation project, which took four years. Toyota Methods and Operating Models presents the continuing success story. The authors analyze the Toyota methods and operating models that can be directly applied to your business in order to reach excellence in operations and industry 4.0. It provides tangible advice on how to grow a business and achieve commercial success, with superior processes and logistics networks, as well as the development of an advanced and highly successful supply chain.Trade Review"Toyota Methods and Operating Models provides not only general Toyota Production System (TPS) advice, but also practical kaizen examples of what the Toyota Material Handling has achieved. This book will be useful to those wanting to improve their business similarly." * Sadao Nomura, Former Senior Advisor, Toyota Industrial Co. *"The Cesab and Toyota case is like a marriage between two different nationalities. It tells the story of a progressive convergence of objectives and a continuous effort to understand each other and integrate the best aspects of Japan and Italy. This has resulted in a business which grows year on year in terms turnover and productivity. I hope that it continues to grow." * Romano Prodi, Former President of European Commission *"Toyota Methods and Operating Models represents one of the most comprehensive investigations of Toyota, the essential Toyota spirit, and working practices at a non-Japanese manufacturing facility. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book because it provides a wonderful insight into the technical and social practices that underpin world class performance and the ways in which people continuously improve, innovate and learn." * Nick Rich, Professor of Socio-Technical Systems Design, Swansea University *Table of Contents Section - ONE: From CESAB to Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Italy; Chapter - 01: The Toyota Group; Chapter - 02: The History of CESAB; Chapter - 03: The product; Chapter - 04: From Push to Pull; Chapter - 05: The production lines; Chapter - 06: The model; Chapter - 07: The 2S (Seiri and Seiton); Chapter - 08: The Logistics; Chapter - 09: The organisation of Toyota; Chapter - 10: Standardisation; Chapter - 11: Quality; Chapter - 12: Visual Management; Chapter - 13: Kaizen and efficiency; Chapter - 14: Starting from the bottom up; Chapter - 15: Examples of the implementation of TPS in other organisations; Chapter - 16: Monozukuri and Hitozukuri (important men at the centre of the transformation); Chapter - 17: Toyota and Business; Chapter - 18: Kaizena and Financial Results; Chapter - 19: TPS and Industry 4.0; Section - TWO: The implementation of the Toyota Way into commercial processes and sales operations; Chapter - 20: The Toyota Academy; Chapter - 21: Problems faced, interviews with central figures; Chapter - 22: The Italian market; Chapter - 23: The Toyota Way, values, interpretations and lean; Chapter - 24: The new model A.C.C.E.S.S; Section - THREE: Appendices

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Book SynopsisLogistics is a complex industry that exposes employees to a whole variety of risks. These include not only accidents on the road and deaths and injuries resulting from unsafe use of forklifts, but also the consequences of poor fire safety, long-term health risks due to poor manual handling technique and problems relating to mental health. Many thousands of incidents are recorded every year. This book examines each aspect of health and safety in turn, with a focus on warehousing and transportation. Health and Safety in Logistics informs managers about potential hazards found in the industry and explains in detail how they can make the workplace as safe as possible.Trade Review"UKWA applauds Jerry Rudd for assembling this unique and invaluable compilation of expert advice and practical guidance, and highly recommends the handbook as a tool for our members and operators in the wider logistics sector that want to send a clear message to customers, suppliers and employees that they are serious about safety." * Peter Ward, Chief Executive, UK Warehousing Association *"This book it excellent; it provides a common-sense approach to managing health and safety in the logistics sector and is a must for all those in charge of keeping warehouse staff and drivers safe at work. It is written in plain English and explains complex requirements in easy to understand language." * Ruth Waring FCILT, Compliance Director, Acumen Logistics Group *"Jerry Rudd has brought together in a single volume a comprehensive introduction to health and safety covering the diverse aspects of the logistics sector. The provision of extensive references is especially valuable as it allows readers to identify further material when required. He has managed to present what is essentially a legal and technical subject in an eminently readable and accessible format." * James Clark, Secretary-General, British Industrial Truck Association *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction – The importance of health and safety; Chapter - 02: Basic principles of health and safety; Chapter - 03: Physical health issues; Chapter - 04: Mental health; Chapter - 05: Drug and alcohol issues; Chapter - 06: Personal protection equipment; Chapter - 07: Safe storage and warehouse layout; Chapter - 08: Manual handling; Chapter - 09: Materials handling equipment; Chapter - 10: Fire safety; Chapter - 11: Yard safety; Chapter - 12: Vehicle loading; Chapter - 13: Road vehicle specifications, maintenance and compliance; Chapter - 14: Accident prevention during vehicle operations; Chapter - 15: Transport of dangerous goods by road; Chapter - 16: Vehicle mounted loading equipment; Chapter - 17: Seafreight, rolling motorway and airfreight; Chapter - 18: Miscellaneous issues; Chapter - 19: Health and safety monitoring and audit

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Book SynopsisLogistics is a complex industry that exposes employees to a whole variety of risks. These include not only accidents on the road and deaths and injuries resulting from unsafe use of forklifts, but also the consequences of poor fire safety, long-term health risks due to poor manual handling technique and problems relating to mental health. Many thousands of incidents are recorded every year. This book examines each aspect of health and safety in turn, with a focus on warehousing and transportation. Health and Safety in Logistics informs managers about potential hazards found in the industry and explains in detail how they can make the workplace as safe as possible.Trade Review"UKWA applauds Jerry Rudd for assembling this unique and invaluable compilation of expert advice and practical guidance, and highly recommends the handbook as a tool for our members and operators in the wider logistics sector that want to send a clear message to customers, suppliers and employees that they are serious about safety." * Peter Ward, Chief Executive, UK Warehousing Association *"This book it excellent; it provides a common-sense approach to managing health and safety in the logistics sector and is a must for all those in charge of keeping warehouse staff and drivers safe at work. It is written in plain English and explains complex requirements in easy to understand language." * Ruth Waring FCILT, Compliance Director, Acumen Logistics Group *"Jerry Rudd has brought together in a single volume a comprehensive introduction to health and safety covering the diverse aspects of the logistics sector. The provision of extensive references is especially valuable as it allows readers to identify further material when required. He has managed to present what is essentially a legal and technical subject in an eminently readable and accessible format." * James Clark, Secretary-General, British Industrial Truck Association *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction – The importance of health and safety; Chapter - 02: Basic principles of health and safety; Chapter - 03: Physical health issues; Chapter - 04: Mental health; Chapter - 05: Drug and alcohol issues; Chapter - 06: Personal protection equipment; Chapter - 07: Safe storage and warehouse layout; Chapter - 08: Manual handling; Chapter - 09: Materials handling equipment; Chapter - 10: Fire safety; Chapter - 11: Yard safety; Chapter - 12: Vehicle loading; Chapter - 13: Road vehicle specifications, maintenance and compliance; Chapter - 14: Accident prevention during vehicle operations; Chapter - 15: Transport of dangerous goods by road; Chapter - 16: Vehicle mounted loading equipment; Chapter - 17: Seafreight, rolling motorway and airfreight; Chapter - 18: Miscellaneous issues; Chapter - 19: Health and safety monitoring and audit

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Book SynopsisMacrologistics is a strategic view of logistics as a production factor on national scales to support a shift towards sustainability. The book details logistics' evolution from a functional discipline to a value chain optimiser and, ultimately, an enabler of sustainability, including the evolution of metrics to support this shift. Macrologistics instrumentation involves striving towards the lowest total cost of ownership for national economies where, to improve decision-making, these costs should ultimately include the societal and ecological costs incurred due to logistics activities. From Logistics Strategy to Macrologistics represents macrologistics research outputs for a number of developing economies, identifying distinctive macrologistics policy and infrastructure investments themes to address national logistics challenges in developing economies. The book culminates in a discussion on the potential future role of logistics to support the shift to a more sustainable society, where an acceptance of a degrowth paradigm might be required, and even advisable, for a more secure, fulfilling future. Logistics (and economics) scholars, researchers and practitioners should steer their work towards contributing to the development of an ecologically sustainable society, where resources and returns are shared widely, sustainably and equitably.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: An introduction to logistics and macrologistics; Chapter - 02: Business logistics and its role in customer service; Chapter - 03: Measuring and communicating the value of logistics; Chapter - 04: An introduction to strategy; Chapter - 05: Logistics strategy; Chapter - 06: Strategy implementation and change management; Chapter - 07: The need for macrologistics; Chapter - 08: The instrumentation of macrologistics; Chapter - 09: Macrologistics strategy; Chapter - 10: Logistics and the future

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Book SynopsisMacrologistics is a strategic view of logistics as a production factor on national scales to support a shift towards sustainability. The book details logistics' evolution from a functional discipline to a value chain optimiser and, ultimately, an enabler of sustainability, including the evolution of metrics to support this shift. Macrologistics instrumentation involves striving towards the lowest total cost of ownership for national economies where, to improve decision-making, these costs should ultimately include the societal and ecological costs incurred due to logistics activities. From Logistics Strategy to Macrologistics represents macrologistics research outputs for a number of developing economies, identifying distinctive macrologistics policy and infrastructure investments themes to address national logistics challenges in developing economies. The book culminates in a discussion on the potential future role of logistics to support the shift to a more sustainable society, where an acceptance of a degrowth paradigm might be required, and even advisable, for a more secure, fulfilling future. Logistics (and economics) scholars, researchers and practitioners should steer their work towards contributing to the development of an ecologically sustainable society, where resources and returns are shared widely, sustainably and equitably.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: An introduction to logistics and macrologistics; Chapter - 02: Business logistics and its role in customer service; Chapter - 03: Measuring and communicating the value of logistics; Chapter - 04: An introduction to strategy; Chapter - 05: Logistics strategy; Chapter - 06: Strategy implementation and change management; Chapter - 07: The need for macrologistics; Chapter - 08: The instrumentation of macrologistics; Chapter - 09: Macrologistics strategy; Chapter - 10: Logistics and the future

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Book SynopsisThe transport industry has an important role to play in addressing climate change and the environmental challenges facing governments, businesses and individuals. Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require this sector, which is a large contributor of emissions, to innovate, adapt and drive positive change. New technologies including batteries and alternative fuels will all be significant, as will developing different approaches and outlooks. The Road to Zero Emissions is the comprehensive guide for those in the transport industry to understanding what can and is being done to tackle climate change. Through examining established companies and new entrants in the automotive space, readers are provided with examples of the importance of infrastructure, business innovation and financing for the future. In addition to this, the role of governments in establishing policies, such as zero-emission zones, is also discussed. Progressing towards zero emissions requires immediate change and this book will start you on the journey.Trade Review"The Road to Zero Emissions is a timely reminder of the hurdles that need to be overcome in a sector that is currently high risk and low margin. Alternative power source options need to be considered and this will require significant investment." * Richard Burnett, Chief Executive, Road Haulage Association *"Whilst there is a lot of government and media messaging about climate change and protecting the environment, there are few publications if any that address these issues so comprehensively and clearly as in this book." * Martin Port – Chief Executive Officer, Big Change *"The Road to Zero Emissions provides a critical examination of how global vehicle manufacturers, transport and logistic organisations and Governments are tackling the threat of climate change." * Professor Tim Baines, Aston University Business School *"The Road to Zero Emissions details a clear pathway to the future of road transport and its important relationship with the environment. The success of zero emissions technology requires more efficient and shorter product development times. Rapid technology delivery has been accelerated through successful collaboration between manufacturers who are busy developing products for the wider market and product specialists such as Electra. I am delighted that this important book has been written and that the work of Electra Commercial Vehicles has been included." * Sid Sadique, Chairman/Owner, Electra Trucks Ltd. *"The Road to Zero Emissions is a concise narrative of the issues and hurdles that manufacturers, transport operators and their supply chains need to face." * Steve Hobson, Editor, Motor Transport *"The challenge of achieving Zero Emissions will not only require new products, energy systems and infrastructure investment. It will also need to provide training and support for the many levels of management in a very complex supply chain. Business model innovation will be a key driver of change and this book highlights many possible solutions." * Thomas Van Mouric — Chairman Culina Group *"The Road to Zero Emissions provides a comprehensive and insightful view of the important issues which will drive the reduction in energy consumption and the environmental impact." * Bob Harbey – Executive Director, Microlise *"Having been responsible for the operation and management of many transport companies and thousands of vehicles over the last 50 years I am well aware of the challenges to achieving Zero Emissions in the future. This comprehensive analysis of the future will provide many transport operators with a guidebook through the maze of options." * Glyn Davies – Chairman Landex Holdings *"Fossil fuel emissions have significantly contributed towards the climate change challenge that is arguably the biggest crisis facing the world today. This book critically examines the choices that industry and governments must make to reduce the threat of climate change, which in turn will have profound consequences for many of the world's leading business units." * Professor Malcom McDonald – Cranfield University *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: The road to zero emissions; Chapter - 02: The fall of the diesel engine and the rise of the electric motor; Chapter - 03: Climate change action and the Paris Agreement; Chapter - 04: The climate change challenge; Chapter - 05: Infrastructure challenge and the role of government; Chapter - 06: ‘Shock waves’ in the global battery market; Chapter - 07: Global energy systems and the impact of electric vehicles; Chapter - 08: EV development and the world’s ‘top 10’ commercial vehicle manufacturers; Chapter - 09: ‘New kids on the block’ – new entrants into the EV market space; Chapter - 10: Alternative fuels to diesel and electricity for trucks and transportation; Chapter - 11: Business innovation in the automotive sector; Chapter - 12: Financing the future; Chapter - 13: Journey milestones; Chapter - 14: The journey continues – 2050 and beyond

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Book SynopsisThe transport industry has an important role to play in addressing climate change and the environmental challenges facing governments, businesses and individuals. Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require this sector, which is a large contributor of emissions, to innovate, adapt and drive positive change. New technologies including batteries and alternative fuels will all be significant, as will developing different approaches and outlooks. The Road to Zero Emissions is the comprehensive guide for those in the transport industry to understanding what can and is being done to tackle climate change. Through examining established companies and new entrants in the automotive space, readers are provided with examples of the importance of infrastructure, business innovation and financing for the future. In addition to this, the role of governments in establishing policies, such as zero-emission zones, is also discussed. Progressing towards zero emissions requires immediate change and this book will start you on the journey.Trade Review"The Road to Zero Emissions is a timely reminder of the hurdles that need to be overcome in a sector that is currently high risk and low margin. Alternative power source options need to be considered and this will require significant investment." * Richard Burnett, Chief Executive, Road Haulage Association *"Whilst there is a lot of government and media messaging about climate change and protecting the environment, there are few publications if any that address these issues so comprehensively and clearly as in this book." * Martin Port – Chief Executive Officer, Big Change *"The Road to Zero Emissions provides a critical examination of how global vehicle manufacturers, transport and logistic organisations and Governments are tackling the threat of climate change." * Professor Tim Baines, Aston University Business School *"The Road to Zero Emissions details a clear pathway to the future of road transport and its important relationship with the environment. The success of zero emissions technology requires more efficient and shorter product development times. Rapid technology delivery has been accelerated through successful collaboration between manufacturers who are busy developing products for the wider market and product specialists such as Electra. I am delighted that this important book has been written and that the work of Electra Commercial Vehicles has been included." * Sid Sadique, Chairman/Owner, Electra Trucks Ltd. *"The Road to Zero Emissions is a concise narrative of the issues and hurdles that manufacturers, transport operators and their supply chains need to face." * Steve Hobson, Editor, Motor Transport *"The challenge of achieving Zero Emissions will not only require new products, energy systems and infrastructure investment. It will also need to provide training and support for the many levels of management in a very complex supply chain. Business model innovation will be a key driver of change and this book highlights many possible solutions." * Thomas Van Mouric — Chairman Culina Group *"The Road to Zero Emissions provides a comprehensive and insightful view of the important issues which will drive the reduction in energy consumption and the environmental impact." * Bob Harbey – Executive Director, Microlise *"Having been responsible for the operation and management of many transport companies and thousands of vehicles over the last 50 years I am well aware of the challenges to achieving Zero Emissions in the future. This comprehensive analysis of the future will provide many transport operators with a guidebook through the maze of options." * Glyn Davies – Chairman Landex Holdings *"Fossil fuel emissions have significantly contributed towards the climate change challenge that is arguably the biggest crisis facing the world today. This book critically examines the choices that industry and governments must make to reduce the threat of climate change, which in turn will have profound consequences for many of the world's leading business units." * Professor Malcom McDonald – Cranfield University *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: The road to zero emissions; Chapter - 02: The fall of the diesel engine and the rise of the electric motor; Chapter - 03: Climate change action and the Paris Agreement; Chapter - 04: The climate change challenge; Chapter - 05: Infrastructure challenge and the role of government; Chapter - 06: ‘Shock waves’ in the global battery market; Chapter - 07: Global energy systems and the impact of electric vehicles; Chapter - 08: EV development and the world’s ‘top 10’ commercial vehicle manufacturers; Chapter - 09: ‘New kids on the block’ – new entrants into the EV market space; Chapter - 10: Alternative fuels to diesel and electricity for trucks and transportation; Chapter - 11: Business innovation in the automotive sector; Chapter - 12: Financing the future; Chapter - 13: Journey milestones; Chapter - 14: The journey continues – 2050 and beyond

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Book SynopsisWith considerable turmoil in international trade and logistics it is more important than ever to understand trade and customs issues and their impact on logistics operations. At every port and border international freight operations are exposed to trade and customs procedures. Cross-Border Logistics Operations serves as a comprehensive guide and companion to the cross-border trade and customs environment and its implications for international business supply chains and their control. Inspired by the World Customs Organization's Professional Standards (also known as the WCO PICARD Standards), it provides key insights into transporting goods across borders and effectively managing the requirements for compliance and enforcement. International students, business operators and government officials will find the book rich in detail with practical examples that include the political, administrative, regulatory, technological and economic context throughout. It covers all the critical operational and legal aspects of cross-border logistics operations, including: -prevailing trade, customs and border policy -tariffs and import taxes -border management and supply chain security practices -prohibitions and restrictions -enforcement and compliance practices -supply chain and logistics arrangements -disaster relief operations -frictionless trade and trade facilitation principles.Trade Review"Drawing on his many years as a trade facilitation practitioner and academic in the field, including as a contributor to the WCO's PICARD Programme, Andrew's book provides a comprehensive and valuable look at cross-border logistics, the players involved, the challenges faced and even offers glimpses of what the future could look like. This book should be on the reading list for anyone in the public or private sector whose work touches on cross-border logistics and desires a deeper understanding of how and why it all works." * Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO) *"Building on personal experience, a thorough literature review and years of project practice, Andrew Grainger gets one key message across: successful trade facilitation helps achieve both better controls and - at the same time - easier trade. And the book shows you how to do it." * Dr Jan Hoffman, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development *"This book deals with a topic that is of global importance and affects the economic development of all countries. Cross-border logistics is the basis of international trade. As the subtitle of the book points out, it is about making trade facilitation and border management effective. The author covers all the important aspects of cross-border logistics in the book and also points out the future development. Dr Grainger has produced a refreshingly well-written, seminal book that will serve scholars, students and practitioners for years to come." * Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Customs and International Trade Law at the University of Muenster *"Professor Andrew Grainger's book Cross Border Logistics unravels the mysteries of cross border trade, offering an expansive but digestible overview of cross border commerce. In his book Professor Grainger explains the rules and conventions that define how goods are moved around the globe and in a language that does not assume an in-depth knowledge of the subject. This is a useful guide that should be on the bookshelf of anyone involved in international trade whatever your role and experience." * Steven Pope, Group Head Trade Facilitation - Go Trade, Deutsche Post DHL Group *"Trade facilitation, or how to ease the flow of goods across borders, is a much discussed but generally poorly understood topic. It has long been as important - if not more important - than tariffs for most goods in developed country trade and is of vital importance for developing economies wishing to engage in international trade. This volume is a must read for anyone wishing to understand the processes and challenges involved in goods crossing borders." * Dr Stephen Woolcock, Associate Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics *"This book gives an excellent overview of how cross-border logistics can be improved by simplification and harmonization of customs procedures, often referred to as trade facilitation. It provides a thorough scientific analysis of these issues, explaining the latest developments in regulation, policy making and IT innovations that foster trade facilitation. Combined with the extensive experience of the author in trade facilitation consulting, it provides a rich set of guidelines and best practices that can inspire customs officers and logistics professionals to realize the full potential of trade facilitation." * Prof Yao-Hua Tan, Professor of Information and Communication Technology, Delft University of Technology *"In a time when cross-border operations are becoming increasingly complex and the need for Customs & Trade Compliance is greater than ever, Andrew's book is a timely and extremely useful view of this rapidly changing landscape and should be a reference of choice for any professional operating in this area." * Mark Corby, National UK Customs & Trade Compliance Manager, Kuehne + Nagel *"Kudos to Andrew for such a comprehensive book covering all aspects of cross border trade from logistic operations and customs compliance to coordinated border management and supply chain integrity. It seems he responded to the challenge 'if you don't see the book you want on the shelf, write it'. An essential go-to resource for all its readers." * Dr Mohammad Saeed, Senior Advisor Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business, International Trade Centre *"Unlike most supply chain and logistics books which deal with it as a footnote, this book unveils every inch of cross-border operations; an increasingly important and urgent subject governing the international flow of goods which should be taught at every business school. By focusing on the 'missing link' and overcoming friction between business operators and border agencies, Dr Grainger, a worldwide trade facilitation expert, has produced a much needed, insightful and up-to-date book that is worth every page." * Prof Cristiano Morini, University of Campinas, Faculty of Applied Sciences, FCA/UNICAMP, Brazil *"A spot-on contribution to the field of cross-border logistics management, the role of customs and other border agencies, as well as the facilitation of global trade. I warmly recommend Dr Grainger's book as a key learning and reference resource for students, executives, researchers and policy makers worldwide." * Dr Juha Hintsa, Founder of Cross-border Research Association, Switzerland *"What a great book! There is so little useful literature in our field, and this book fills that gap. I recommend this book to all practitioners and academics in the field of cross border logistics." * Prof. Dr. Albert W. Veenstra, Professor of Trade and Logistics, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam *"Organisations moving goods across international borders face a multitude of challenges and risks, including successfully dealing with national administrations and negotiating the diverse range of rules and regulations. In this book Andrew provides an insightful overview of compliance activities for cross-border logistics, addressing the spectrum of issues that need to be considered, including customs administration, declarations, prohibitions, compliance and coordination. The book discusses the role of customs and other border agencies within the wider context of logistics and supply chain management, the importance of trade facilitation, and the institutions that contribute to making international trade work, and concludes with a look at the impact on the movement of goods in crisis situations. These insights are drawn from Andrew's extensive career in trade facilitation both operationally and academically. In this book the world of customs and trade facilitation is made understandable, and will be useful to students, policy makers and practitioners. The absence of textbooks covering this subject means that this book is both the first of its kind, and an essential text for anyone interested in trade facilitation, customs operations and cross border logistics." * Professor Stephen Pettit, Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff Business School *"What an impressive book!. An essential resource for anyone involved in cross-border logistics operations as well as those that seek to mitigate the impact of borders on international commerce. I have, for nearly thirty years, been an active proponent of semantic data harmonisation to encourage digitilisation of global supply chain communications as a migration path from paper and for progression towards Single Window environments. This book provides a textbook for supporting these ambitions for enhanced trade facilitation. " * Sue Probert, Chair, United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Cross-border logistics operations; Chapter - 02: Customs administrations, tariffs and other taxes; Chapter - 03: Customs declarations and control; Chapter - 04: Prohibitions, restrictions and other border procedures; Chapter - 05: Border facilities - Operations and design; Chapter - 06: Trade and customs compliance management; Chapter - 07: Coordinated border management and supply chain security; Chapter - 08: Logistics, supply chain management and borders; Chapter - 09: Trade facilitation; Chapter - 10: Borders and disaster relief logistics operations

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Book SynopsisWith considerable turmoil in international trade and logistics it is more important than ever to understand trade and customs issues and their impact on logistics operations. At every port and border international freight operations are exposed to trade and customs procedures. Cross-Border Logistics Operations serves as a comprehensive guide and companion to the cross-border trade and customs environment and its implications for international business supply chains and their control. Inspired by the World Customs Organization's Professional Standards (also known as the WCO PICARD Standards), it provides key insights into transporting goods across borders and effectively managing the requirements for compliance and enforcement. International students, business operators and government officials will find the book rich in detail with practical examples that include the political, administrative, regulatory, technological and economic context throughout. It covers all the critical operational and legal aspects of cross-border logistics operations, including: -prevailing trade, customs and border policy -tariffs and import taxes -border management and supply chain security practices -prohibitions and restrictions -enforcement and compliance practices -supply chain and logistics arrangements -disaster relief operations -frictionless trade and trade facilitation principles.Trade Review"Drawing on his many years as a trade facilitation practitioner and academic in the field, including as a contributor to the WCO's PICARD Programme, Andrew's book provides a comprehensive and valuable look at cross-border logistics, the players involved, the challenges faced and even offers glimpses of what the future could look like. This book should be on the reading list for anyone in the public or private sector whose work touches on cross-border logistics and desires a deeper understanding of how and why it all works." * Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO) *"Building on personal experience, a thorough literature review and years of project practice, Andrew Grainger gets one key message across: successful trade facilitation helps achieve both better controls and - at the same time - easier trade. And the book shows you how to do it." * Dr Jan Hoffman, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development *"This book deals with a topic that is of global importance and affects the economic development of all countries. Cross-border logistics is the basis of international trade. As the subtitle of the book points out, it is about making trade facilitation and border management effective. The author covers all the important aspects of cross-border logistics in the book and also points out the future development. Dr Grainger has produced a refreshingly well-written, seminal book that will serve scholars, students and practitioners for years to come." * Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Customs and International Trade Law at the University of Muenster *"Professor Andrew Grainger's book Cross Border Logistics unravels the mysteries of cross border trade, offering an expansive but digestible overview of cross border commerce. In his book Professor Grainger explains the rules and conventions that define how goods are moved around the globe and in a language that does not assume an in-depth knowledge of the subject. This is a useful guide that should be on the bookshelf of anyone involved in international trade whatever your role and experience." * Steven Pope, Group Head Trade Facilitation - Go Trade, Deutsche Post DHL Group *"Trade facilitation, or how to ease the flow of goods across borders, is a much discussed but generally poorly understood topic. It has long been as important - if not more important - than tariffs for most goods in developed country trade and is of vital importance for developing economies wishing to engage in international trade. This volume is a must read for anyone wishing to understand the processes and challenges involved in goods crossing borders." * Dr Stephen Woolcock, Associate Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics *"This book gives an excellent overview of how cross-border logistics can be improved by simplification and harmonization of customs procedures, often referred to as trade facilitation. It provides a thorough scientific analysis of these issues, explaining the latest developments in regulation, policy making and IT innovations that foster trade facilitation. Combined with the extensive experience of the author in trade facilitation consulting, it provides a rich set of guidelines and best practices that can inspire customs officers and logistics professionals to realize the full potential of trade facilitation." * Prof Yao-Hua Tan, Professor of Information and Communication Technology, Delft University of Technology *"In a time when cross-border operations are becoming increasingly complex and the need for Customs & Trade Compliance is greater than ever, Andrew's book is a timely and extremely useful view of this rapidly changing landscape and should be a reference of choice for any professional operating in this area." * Mark Corby, National UK Customs & Trade Compliance Manager, Kuehne + Nagel *"Kudos to Andrew for such a comprehensive book covering all aspects of cross border trade from logistic operations and customs compliance to coordinated border management and supply chain integrity. It seems he responded to the challenge 'if you don't see the book you want on the shelf, write it'. An essential go-to resource for all its readers." * Dr Mohammad Saeed, Senior Advisor Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business, International Trade Centre *"Unlike most supply chain and logistics books which deal with it as a footnote, this book unveils every inch of cross-border operations; an increasingly important and urgent subject governing the international flow of goods which should be taught at every business school. By focusing on the 'missing link' and overcoming friction between business operators and border agencies, Dr Grainger, a worldwide trade facilitation expert, has produced a much needed, insightful and up-to-date book that is worth every page." * Prof Cristiano Morini, University of Campinas, Faculty of Applied Sciences, FCA/UNICAMP, Brazil *"A spot-on contribution to the field of cross-border logistics management, the role of customs and other border agencies, as well as the facilitation of global trade. I warmly recommend Dr Grainger's book as a key learning and reference resource for students, executives, researchers and policy makers worldwide." * Dr Juha Hintsa, Founder of Cross-border Research Association, Switzerland *"What a great book! There is so little useful literature in our field, and this book fills that gap. I recommend this book to all practitioners and academics in the field of cross border logistics." * Prof. Dr. Albert W. Veenstra, Professor of Trade and Logistics, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam *"Organisations moving goods across international borders face a multitude of challenges and risks, including successfully dealing with national administrations and negotiating the diverse range of rules and regulations. In this book Andrew provides an insightful overview of compliance activities for cross-border logistics, addressing the spectrum of issues that need to be considered, including customs administration, declarations, prohibitions, compliance and coordination. The book discusses the role of customs and other border agencies within the wider context of logistics and supply chain management, the importance of trade facilitation, and the institutions that contribute to making international trade work, and concludes with a look at the impact on the movement of goods in crisis situations. These insights are drawn from Andrew's extensive career in trade facilitation both operationally and academically. In this book the world of customs and trade facilitation is made understandable, and will be useful to students, policy makers and practitioners. The absence of textbooks covering this subject means that this book is both the first of its kind, and an essential text for anyone interested in trade facilitation, customs operations and cross border logistics." * Professor Stephen Pettit, Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff Business School *"What an impressive book!. An essential resource for anyone involved in cross-border logistics operations as well as those that seek to mitigate the impact of borders on international commerce. I have, for nearly thirty years, been an active proponent of semantic data harmonisation to encourage digitilisation of global supply chain communications as a migration path from paper and for progression towards Single Window environments. This book provides a textbook for supporting these ambitions for enhanced trade facilitation. " * Sue Probert, Chair, United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Cross-border logistics operations; Chapter - 02: Customs administrations, tariffs and other taxes; Chapter - 03: Customs declarations and control; Chapter - 04: Prohibitions, restrictions and other border procedures; Chapter - 05: Border facilities - Operations and design; Chapter - 06: Trade and customs compliance management; Chapter - 07: Coordinated border management and supply chain security; Chapter - 08: Logistics, supply chain management and borders; Chapter - 09: Trade facilitation; Chapter - 10: Borders and disaster relief logistics operations

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Book SynopsisSustainability is an increasingly urgent and important factor in logistics and supply chain management, impacting the whole supply chain lifecycle from product design and development, to supplier management, packaging, transportation, warehousing and distribution. The third volume of the Supply Chain Case Study Collection, the Sustainable and Green Supply Chains and Logistics Case Study Collection contains real-life scenarios from leading companies who are pursuing a sustainability agenda. Cases cover sustainability and 'green' practices in a range of different industries, from food through to manufacturing and construction, and in a variety of organization sizes. They are written by leading international academics and feature cutting-edge research from countries including India, Vietnam, Brazil, China and the UK. By exploring examples of waste reduction, supplier management, the circular economy and cross-industry collaboration, the Case Study Collection focuses on how organizations are currently trying to meet sustainability goals and achieve success in greening supply chains.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Connecting supply and demand markets in a circular economy – The case of Saica [Desirée Knoppen, EADE Business School]; Chapter - 02: ‘You want it where?’ How a holistic and end-to-end sustainable logistics strategy can inform manufacturing plant location decisions [Erica Ballantyne and Graeme Heron, Sheffield University Management School]; Chapter - 03: The development of a triple bottom line sustainability index for a vertically integrated beef production company [Kim Bryceson, Mohd Mohsin, Geoff Slaughter, The University of Queensland]; Chapter - 04: Green practices in construction supply chains? How a construction company manages and coordinates its green SCM practices [Yiqing Zhao, Ying Xie, Linyi University]; Chapter - 05: Mechanized zones in food regional distribution centres – A sustainability case study [Tony Cragg, Tom McNamara, Ecole Supérieure de Logistique Industrielle]; Chapter - 06: Elevating business processes in sustainable supply chain management – The case of a chocolate supply chain network [Kate McLoughlin, David Lascelles, Sai S Nudurupati, Manchester Metropolitan University]; Chapter - 07: Exploring the inefficiency of medicine delivery processes in the pharmaceutical supply chain (PSC) waste – The case of the UK and Greece [Marina Paplexi, Manchester Metropolitan University]; Chapter - 08: Packaging design and sustainability – The case of the paper packaging supply chain [Nicoleta S Tipi, Elias D Georgakoudis, The Open University Business School]; Chapter - 09: Factors affecting sustainability adoption in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs) in Vietnam [Huy Q Phan, Mohammed Saad, Vikas Kumar, Bristol Business School]; Chapter - 10: The circular economy in manufacturing and service solutions – An air compressor company’s ‘air as a service’ [Mira Valkjärvi, Weimu You, Turku School of Economics]; Chapter - 11: Sustainable supplier management at Coca-Cola India – Creating a green ecosystem [Tom McNamara, Irena Descubes, Rennes School of Business]; Chapter - 12: Small and sustainable – The challenges of a small business in the Global South competing in domestic and international markets [Daiane Mülling Neutzling, Frediano da Silva Jales, Breno Mota Fernandes, University of Fortaleza]; Chapter - 13: The circular supply chain – Study of a cross-industry collaboration [Anne Ratsimandresy, Joe Miemczyk, ESCP Business School]; Chapter - 14: The cargo-partner iLogistics Center – A warehouse made completely out of wood [Milan Lani, Alan Zalas, cargo-partner]; Chapter - 15: ‘What is the impact of your company on the world?’ Developing changes towards supply chain sustainability [Ana P Ferreira Alves, Minelle E Silva, Excelia Business School]

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Book SynopsisIn a decentralized supply chain, most of the supply chain agents may not share information due to confidentiality policies, quality of information, or different system incompatibilities. Every actor holds its own set of information and attempts to maximize its objective (minimizing costs/minimizing inventory holdings) based on the available settings. Therefore, the agents control their own activities with the objective of improving their own competitiveness, which leads them to make decisions that maximize their local performance by ignoring the other agents or even the final consumer. These decisions are myopic because they do not consider the performance of all the partners to satisfy the consumer. Demand Forecasting and Order Planning in Supply Chains and Humanitarian Logistics is a collection of innovative research that focuses on demand anticipation, forecasting, and order planning as well as humanitarian logistics to propose original solutions for existing problems. While highlighting topics including artificial intelligence, information sharing, and operations management, this book is ideally designed for supply chain managers, logistics personnel, business executives, management experts, operation industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students who want to improve their understanding of supply chain coordination in order to be competitive in the new era of globalization.

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Book SynopsisMaking Money in Forwarding provides a road map for how to be a successful forwarder, and make a great career in forwarding and logistics. It covers all aspects of what a freight planner must know, and do, in order to be successful. Readers will learn how to avoid common industry pitfalls and how to focus on profit, cost control, negotiation skills and building customer rapport. The book also shows just how profitable a company in this somewhat unglamorous industry can be, if it is led the right way, thus creating potential for enormous amounts of wealth for investors and employees alike. Written by two industry insiders; having a unique mix of hands-on daily practical experience, and the perspective from the Chief Executive Office, they share all of their insights in a way that concepts and actions can easily be applied and taken advantage of.

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Book SynopsisContributing to research, knowledge, and discourse on humanitarian logistics and supply chains in Africa, Supply Networks in Developing Countries introduces a unique perspective on the developing world, and how their supply networks can be enhanced and optimized. The authors highlight the 4th Industrial Revolution, information technology, reverse logistics, supply chain modelling and block-chains, and how these can be the key to strengthening humanitarian logistics in developing countries. It discusses humanitarian supply chain management issues in relation to the increasing numbers of disasters and the complexity and magnitude of global emergency relief operations. By exploring the roles and responsibilities of major stakeholders including donors, relief agencies, NGOs, governments, academia and cooperate business, this book provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage supply chains in both unpredictable and dire environments.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Humanitarian Logistics, Identifying and Reacting to Disasters Chapter 2. Frameworks Supporting Humanitarian Logistics Chapter 3. Disasters in Selected Emerging Economies Chapter 4. Supply Chain Channels and Network Design Chapter 5. Supply Chain Systems and Disaster Management Chapter 6. Modelling Humanitarian Supply Chains Chapter 7. Strategies and Opportunities for Reverse Logistics Chapter 8. Information Technology in Humanitarian Logistics Chapter 9. Humanitarian Logistics in the 4th Industrial Revolution Chapter 10. Humanitarian Logistics: The Way Forward

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Book SynopsisThe Agri-Food industry currently faces a range of challenges, from food safety and security, demand, and supply gaps to the maintenance of product quality and issues in product traceability. Smart digital technologies have opened a complete paradigm shift, providing solutions to these challenges, and helping move towards safe, resilient, responsive, and eventually profit-driven supply chains. The use of these digital technologies by Agri-Food supply chains can bring significant changes in food supply chain management by reducing food wastage, real-time product monitoring, and reducing scalability issues. Agri-Food 4.0: Innovations, Challenges and Strategies addresses new research on digital technologies in the industry, including smart packaging, smart warehousing, effective inventory control, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and other Industry 4.0 concepts. Agri-Food 4.0 explores the challenges and complexities in implementing such technologies, helping policymakers in the agri-food sector with impact assessment and digital transformation towards creating a sustainable industry.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Research Trends and Innovation Perspectives about Sustainability and Agri-Food 4.0; Capobianco Uriarte Maria de Las Mercedes, Cravero Ricardo, Regodesebes Alejandro, Grabois Marcelo, and Casado Belmonte Maria Pilar Chapter 2. Digital Technology: Implementation Challenges and Strategies in Agri-Food Supply Chains; Priyanka Vern, Naema Miftah, and Anupama Panghal Chapter 3. Modelling the Challenges for Agri-Food Supply Chain 4.0: TISM Approach; Shilpa Sindhu and Rupesh Kumar Chapter 4. An Overview for Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Food Supply Chains; Banu Y. Ekren and Vikas Kumar Chapter 5. Technological Advancement and Circular Economy Practices in Food Supply Chain; Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Muhammad Umar, Hafiz Muhammad Zia-ul-haq, and Zhang Yu Chapter 6. Blockchain-Based Smart Wheat Supply Chain Model in Indian Context; Shobha Rathore, Nainsi Gupta, A.P.S. Rathore, and Gunjan Soni Chapter 7. Drone Based Crop Product Quality Monitoring System: An Application of Smart Agriculture; Altaf Alam, Anurag Chauhan, Mohd Tauseef Khan, and Zainul Abdin Jaffery Chapter 8. Overview of IoT in the Agro-ecosystem; Mehul Parmar and Ranjan Kumar Chapter 9. Smart Irrigation System Using IoT; Amit Kumar, Praful Ranjan, and Vaibhav Saini Chapter 10. Digital Transformation: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Product Benefits and Problems of Agritech Industry; C. Ganeshkumar, Arokiaraj David, and D. Raja Jebasingh Chapter 11. Advancement in Packaging Technologies for Agri-Food Sector; Priyanka Dubey, Owais Yousuf, and Anupama Singh Chapter 12. Industry 4.0 Technologies in Agri-Food Supply Chains: Key Performance Indicators; Rohit Sharma Chapter 13. Robotics and Automation for Agri-Food 4.0: Innovation and Challenges; Rahul S Mor, Dinesh Kumar, Anupama Singh, Neethu K

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Book SynopsisThe manufacture and sale of counterfeit products is a widespread problem that affects a wide range of industries – from the pharmaceutical industry, electronics, and electrical equipment industry, clothing, footwear, to food, cosmetics, and luxury products industries. Counterfeiting and Fraud in Supply Chains explains the reasons behind the popularity of counterfeiting and fraud among both consumers and companies, a systematic and holistic overview and critical examination of the situations that have caused an increasing trend of those criminal activities. For all businesses, counterfeiting causes serious economic and social impact and can even be dangerous, posing health, privacy, and safety risks ranging from mild to life-threatening. Covering topics from the harmful effects of counterfeiting related to the environment, trade, foreign investment, employment, innovation, and criminality, Counterfeiting and Fraud in Supply Chains documents the unregulated production and the use of dangerous machinery and materials to attain a high profit margin. Counterfeiting and Fraud in Supply Chains boosts the existing knowledge about the profoundly multi-faceted dimension of the counterfeiting market, comprising the work of a team of theorists and practitioners who characterize a multidisciplinary approach to counterfeiting and fraud.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Investigating the Landscape of Research on Counterfeiting Products and Goods: A Systematic Literature Review Using Science Mapping; Jasna Kovačević and Almir Peštek Chapter 2. Insights in Toxic Counterfeit Cuisine; Saskia M. van Ruth, Lintianxiang Chen, Anika Dick, and Sara W. Erasmusa Chapter 3. Frauds in Food Supply Chains: The Case of Croatian Market; Željka Mesić and Josip Juračak Chapter 4. Fraud Vulnerability in the Organic Food Supply Chain in Serbia: Analysis of Farmers, Packagers, Importers and Retailers; Goran Petković, Dubravka Užar, and Aleksa Dokić Chapter 5. Industry 4.0 Technology Enablers' Guardian Role in Food Fraud Prevention; Aleksandra Nikolić, Alen Mujčinović, and Dušanka Bošković Chapter 6. Trade in Counterfeit Products in Conditions of Crisis caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic; Sreten Ćuzović, Svetlana Sokolov Mladenović, and Đorđe Ćuzović Chapter 7. The Importance of Intellectual Property Law in the Prevention of Selling Counterfeit Products Online; Katerina Toshevska-Trpchevska, Irena Kikerkova, Elena Makrevska Disoska, and Ljuben Kocev Chapter 8. Tackling the Counterfeit Goods Trade in Tanzania: Reflections on the Anti-counterfeiting Criminal Law; Eugene E. Mniwasa Chapter 9. Understanding Factors behind Consumption of Counterfeit Goods in Developing Economy; Felix Adamu Nandonde Chapter 10. Consumer concerns on Counterfeiting in the Fashion Supply Chain: Gen Y and Z point of view; Sanda Soucie Chapter 11. Analysis of Attitudes of Consumers in Bosnia and Herzegovina toward Counterfeit Products; Almir Peštek and Ajša Katica

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Book SynopsisIn April 2018 more than 150 researchers from 16 different countries convened at MIT for the second SCALE Latin American Conference on Supply Chain Management and Logistics (SCM&L). This edited book presents 18 papers on SCML in Latin America which emerged from this conference. As a region with more than 640 million people, and an economy that grows faster than those of developed regions, Latin America is the subject of large infrastructure projects and heightened interest from multinational companies. With contributors spanning eleven different countries, and comprising MIT faculty and researchers, and academics from prestigious Latin American institutions, this collection covers a variety of relevant topics in SCM&L for the region, and also addresses its lack of cases and applied examples. With cases from Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, and Paraguay, this book breaks fresh ground by looking at risk analysis, and small firms supply chain management. Making a solid contribution to the regional needs for SCM&L literature for education, research, and practice, this book is relevant to researchers and professionals living and operating in the region, as well as in developing economies beyond.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The impact of environmental risks in Supply Chain Resilience; Camil Martinez, John Patrick Paraskevas, Curt Grimm, Thomas Corsi, Sandor Boyson Chapter 3. NGO´s supplier selection and procurement cost reduction with multidimensional auctions; Joice Ribeiro, Irineu de Brito Jr and Hugo Yoshizaki Chapter 4. A collaborative assessment of promotions performance using financial KPIs.; Jorge Garcia, Ana Maria Castañeda, Andres Cardenas, Juan David Suarez, Daniel Prato Chapter 5. A hierarchical analysis approach to assess packaging supply chain issues; Alicia Pérez, José Villena, Diego Matuk, Ana Luna and Mario Chong Chapter 6. Data-Driven Solutions for Evaluating and Planning Last Mile Operations in Latin America. A Methodological Approach Focused in Quito, Ecuador; Bernardo Puente, Clara Orellana, Carlos Suárez Chapter 7. Identifying underlying Urban Logistics factors in Old Downtown of Córdoba, Argentina; Gerardo Heckmann, David Hidalgo Chapter 8. Risk Analysis of Transporting Goods by Road in Brazil; Luiz Barreto Silva, Alessandro Silva, Reginaldo Ferreira Chapter 9 . Daily Train Scheduling in Seaport Terminal: a MILP approach; Lucas Guedes, Allan Bretas, Carlos Faria, Bruno Medeiros, Breno Moreira Chapter 10. Supply Chain Management for Micro and Small Firms in Latin America; Josué Velázquez, Cansu Tayaksi Chapter 11. Collaborative Inventory Replenishment: Discussions and Insights of a Cost-effective Alternative for Non-competitive Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; Carlos Otero, René Amaya, Jairo Montoya, Miguel Jaller Chapter 12. Adoption of Best Business and Supply Chain Practices and Micro/Small Firms Performance: Evidence from Northern Peru; Brenda Silupu, Marcos Agurto, Gianmarco Merino, Jennifer Uchofen, Josué Velazquez Chapter 13. Managers’ knowledge of Key Performance Indicators in Small and Medium Enterprises: wood and timber SME´s in Peru; Jenny Yalico, Maria Ortiz, José Larco, Alejandro Gallego, Claudia Antonini Chapter 14. Increasing the Nanostores' Competitiveness in Different Socioeconomic Levels; Maria Espinosa, José Hernandez, Eduardo Pale, David Salinas, Chris Mejia Chapter 15. A Discrete Choice Model for Retailer Selection in Emerging Markets; Miguel Ávila, José Larco, Claudia Antonini, Maria Ortiz, Chris Mejia

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning journalist’s investigation into Amazon’s true impact on inequality. The market value of Amazon.com has exceeded one trillion dollars. In 2020, its annual revenue increased by over 100 billion dollars. As the company insinuates itself ever further into our lives, Alec MacGillis investigates how it is reshaping society. With empathy and breadth, he tells the stories of those who’ve thrived and struggled in this rapidly changing environment, and shows how Amazon has even become a force in Washington, DC. The result is an intimate account of contemporary capitalism: its drive to innovate, its dark, pitiless magic, and its remaking of our world with every click.Trade Review‘It’s a meticulous, devastating indictment of Amazon’s effect on individuals and communities. It prompted me to stop shopping at Whole Foods, which was bought by Amazon in 2017.’ -- Curtis Sittenfield * The Guardian *‘Alec MacGillis is one of the very best reporters in America. By always going his own way, he finds stories and truths that others avoid. Fulfillment paints a devastating picture of Amazon, but it also gives human voices to the larger story of our unequal economy and society. Fulfillment is an essential book in the literature of America’s self-destruction.’ -- George Packer, staff writer at The Atlantic, author of Our Man and the National Book Award-winning The Unwinding‘Fulfillment is journalism at its very best: a powerful panoramic account of America’s skyrocketing inequality across people and places. Drawing on both big-picture economics and his own brilliant reporting, Alec MacGillis tells the gripping story of Amazon’s meteoric rise, the economic and political elites who’ve profited from it, and the ordinary citizens who've too often borne its costs.’ -- Jacob Hacker, professor at Yale University and co-author of Let Them Eat Tweets‘Fulfillment vividly details the devastating costs of Amazon’s dominance and brutal business practices, showcasing an economy that has concentrated in private hands staggering wealth and power while impoverishing workers, crushing independent business, and supplanting public governance with private might. A critical read.’ -- Lina Khan, associate professor at Columbia Law School and author of Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox‘Anyone who orders from Amazon needs to read these moving and enraging stories of how one person’s life savings, one life’s work, one multigenerational tradition, one small business, one town after another, are demolished by one company’s seemingly unstoppable machine. They are all the more enraging because Alec MacGillis shows so clearly how things could have been different.’ -- Larissa MacFarquhar, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of Strangers Drowning‘Alec MacGillis practises journalism with ambition, tenacity, and empathy that will command your awe. Like one of the great nineteenth-century novels, Fulfillment studies a social ill with compelling intimacy and panoramic thoroughness. In the process, Jeff Bezos’s dominance and its costs are made real — and it becomes impossible to one-click again the same.’ -- Franklin Foer, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of World Without Mind‘For a generation, inequality has been rising relentlessly in the United States — not just inequality of income and wealth, but also inequality of power and geography. In Fulfillment, Alec MacGillis brings this crisis vividly alive by creating a broad tableau of the way one giant company, Amazon, affects the lives of people and places across the country. This book should be read as a call to action against the new economy’s continuing assault on working people, small businesses, and left-behind places.’ -- Nicholas Lemann, author of Transaction Man‘Martin Luther King, Jr, wrote that all work has dignity if it pays an adequate wage. Alec MacGillis explains why some of America’s richest people and largest corporations don’t seem to care. He has an uncanny ability to weave together the stories of those whose fortunes are soaring with the stories of those whose lives are falling into hopelessness.’ -- Sherrod Brown, US Senator from Ohio and author of Desk 88‘A rich sociology of the world that Amazon has made … [MacGillis’s] central story is about the way that a business that cuts out economic middlemen and shared spaces of commerce and circulation, from brick-and-mortar Main Streets to shopping malls, inherently contributes to our grim geographic polarisation … His overall story has a bleak and ineluctable momentum.’ -- Ross Douthat * The New York Times *‘MacGillis has set out to do something different. The Amazon depicted in Fulfillment is both a cause and a metaphor. It’s an actual engine behind the regional inequality that has made parts of the United States “incomprehensible to one another”, he writes, stymieing a sense of national solidarity … The result is galloping prosperity for some Americans and unrelenting precarity for others … MacGillis suggests that one-click satisfactions distract us from taking in the bigger picture, whose contours can only be discerned with a patient and immersive approach.’ -- Jennifer Szalai * The New York Times *‘A grounded and expansive examination of the American economic divide … This is much more than a story of retail. It’s about real estate. It’s about lobbying, data centres, and the CIA … It takes a skillful journalist to weave data and anecdotes together so effectively.’ -- Carolyn Kellogg * Los Angeles Times *‘In Alec MacGillis’s urgent book, Fulfillment: winning and losing in one-click America, true fulfillment is elusive in Amazon’s America. Through interviews, careful investigative reporting, and vignettes from across the country, MacGillis deftly unravels the strong grip Amazon has on the United States … [Through] deeply humanising portraits of communities impacted by Amazon, MacGillis gives us a picture of contemporary America as mere survival under precarity.’ -- Xiaowei Wang * The New York Times Book Review *‘Alec MacGillis ably catalogs the many ways in which Amazon’s breakneck expansion has left social wreckage in its wake … MacGillis's lens is wide, capturing images of a country in which many people’s living standards are falling and entire regions are left behind.’ -- Marc Levinson * The Wall Street Journal *‘A ground-level tour of the United States of Amazon … The individual stories in Fulfillment are chilling … [This book] is also the story of a political system captivated by the idea that what is good for Amazon is good for America.’ -- James Kwak * The Washington Post *‘MacGillis understands the bargain Amazon offers the public and explores the consequences of that bargain with a sharp, humane eye. He succeeds in telling a story about Amazon from the bottom up — the right way to scrutinize a company that projects a progressive image.’ -- Sarah Jones * New York *‘Alec MacGillis takes the ubiquity of [Amazon] and blows it up into something on the scale of Homer’s Odyssey in his new book … MacGillis’s story is as emotional as it is analytical — he visits characters and industries affected by Amazon, demonstrating over and over again that the empire is irreparably changing every aspect of American life as we know it … Sometimes the things we see every day become invisible. MacGillis asks us to look closer.’ -- Amy Pedulla * The Boston Globe *‘Fulfillment is a mind-bogglingly thorough book, a hybrid of urban history, reportage, profile, and research on people and places that have been impacted by [Amazon] … MacGillis is equally adept in animating the economic picture … A compendium of tragedies large and small.’ -- Elizabeth Greenwood * San Francisco Chronicle *‘[Fulfillment’s] value at this moment in history is unmistakable. MacGillis has written an illuminating and richly reported portrait, not of a company, but of the country it has helped to reshape. Fulfillment leaves the reader with the sense the pandemic has closed one chapter on this story, and is about to open another.’ -- Sarah O'Connor * Financial Times *‘In Fulfillment: winning and losing in one-click America, MacGillis argues that Amazon’s dramatic expansion is Exhibit A for America’s economic unravelling. Armed with stark statistics and moving anecdotes, MacGillis illustrates how the retail giant pushes regional stores out of business. He shows how the company extracts tax incentives from desperate local governments in exchange for poor-paying warehouse jobs … A damning and powerful assessment.’ -- Daniel Block * Washington Monthly *‘Alec MacGillis’s important contribution, in Fulfillment, is to point out that the key divide is between a sliver of the professional-managerial elite in winner-takes-all cities and everyone else. The book is a must-read for those interested in what drives economic populism.’ -- Joan C. Williams * TLS *‘[A] wide-ranging, impressionistic tour of a nation whose citizens’ existence has become intertwined with a single corporation ... As MacGillis notes, understanding how a single corporation became so widely and deeply entrenched requires historical perspective … he explores what the erosion of power and possibility means for regular people … Addressing the regional imbalances in America would be an enormous undertaking, and MacGillis doesn’t presume to offer prescriptions. But his book suggests one very big place to start: Serious workplace reforms would affect hundreds of thousands of workers, as well as help reshape the broader labor landscape.’ -- Vauhini Vara * The Atlantic *‘In his excellent new book, Fulfillment, the journalist Alec MacGillis examines American inequality and economic desperation through the lens of Amazon’s growth and rapid domination. The company almost seems to personify economic imbalances.’ -- Farhad Manjoo * The New York Times *‘The defining business book of the COVID-19 pandemic … A powerful and timely work.’ -- Richard Warnica * Toronto Star *‘[C]aptures America’s queasy relationship with its newest retail titan. What it reveals is a country that has been falling apart for quite some time, and a company that has been willing and able to turn a failure of public policy into private power … The book is less an examination of the company than an examination of America through its lens … Each chapter of Fulfillment is a beautifully written and sometimes overwhelmingly detailed story. You get the feeling that MacGillis is fighting to overcome the perceived gap between his likely white-collar, winners-taking-all readers, and the workers he writes about, through sheer force of detail. In this, the book has something in common with classic works that exposed the plight of the poor to those better off, like George Orwell’s The Road to Wigan Pier or Michael Harrington’s The Other America … What MacGillis’s book makes obvious is that Amazon will not stop squeezing every drop from workers until those workers have more power.’ -- Sarah Leonard * The New Republic *‘Searing … rigorous research and gut-tightening insights.’ -- Noel Baker * Irish Examiner *‘An economic history of the country, shaped by an intimate introduction to people living and working in Amazon’s shadow as their home cities and states transform around them … [Their] personal stories are sweeping and in-depth … MacGillis lays out, with detail gathered through freedom of information requests, exactly how Amazon methodically built its presence.’ -- Alina Selyukh * NPR *‘[Amazon] is the campfire we have chosen to commune around, and MacGillis’ book takes a wide, expansive look at how this campfire has become a firestorm whose embers incinerate the very workers, consumers, and communities that are drawn to this warm, culture-eating glow … MacGillis asks us to truly process what Amazon’s pandemic profitability means for the nation … The takeaway is quite sobering: “The fates of the company and the nation had diverged entirely.”’ -- Patrick McGinty * Pittsburgh Post-Gazette *‘A probing, character-driven report on Amazon’s impact on the American economy and labor practices … This cogent and wide-ranging study sounds the alarm bells.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘[A] probing, panoramic view of the socio-economic state of the US through the lens of its most ubiquitous company … Encompassing histories of labour, manufacturing, lobbying, and technology and addressing the country’s growing inequalities in wealth and housing, MacGillis’ guide to this America is heavily detailed and filled with staggering stories and figures … MacGillis’ sprawling, fascinating account presses pause on the continuously unfurling effects of a monolithic company on not only our consumption, but also our livelihoods, communities, and government.’ * Booklist *‘Calling on a sweeping array of personal vignettes and tracing out lengthy historical through lines, MacGillis chronicles life across Amazonia through the eyes of drivers, pickers, sorters, corrugated-cardboard manufacturers, politicians, lobbyists, activists, artists, and more … To understand Amazon is to understand trade policy, deindustrialisation, the collapse of unions, the demise of antitrust enforcement, the death of newspapers, campaign finance laws, the history of lobbying, real estate prices, regional inequality, and tax policy. Amazon, of course, is the Everything Store; is it not, too, the Everything Story?’ -- Alexander Sammon * The American Prospect *‘Fulfillment is a reporter’s book, told largely through personal stories … Intertwined inequalities, for MacGillis, are the defining feature of the modern US economy … And Amazon, as Fulfillment effectively details, is both a key driving force in this story and a malevolent exemplar of its consequences.’ -- Colin Gordon * Jacobin *‘MacGillis’ skills as a journalist … are on full display in Fulfillment, which gracefully interweaves the personal histories of people trying to get by in what the writer aptly calls “the landscape of inequality across the country” with an account of the big-picture events and political/market manipulations that sculpted that terrain … [full of] sober, clear-eyed analysis and emotionally involving stories.’ -- Ashley Naftule * AV Club *‘Fulfillment addresses the human impact of current technologies and economic inequality with rare power. People in tech don’t often think about the ramifications of their work; Alec MacGillis reminds us that it has consequences, and that even if there are no clear solutions, we have a moral imperative to consider its effects.’ -- Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist‘Drawing on interviews with Amazon workers and other sources, the author excels at showing how the Seattle-based company plays communities against one another in seeking sites for new facilities that may promise only modest job growth ... the book abounds with useful information for anyone weighing the costs and benefits of having an online behemoth come to town. A sobering portrait of how Amazon is remaking America.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘Gets under the skin of America’s forgotten communities … excellent.’ -- James Bloodworth * The Critic *‘[M]illions of people have availed themselves of the ease and ubiquity of Amazon’s easy shopping … if Fulfillment makes even a few thousand of those consumers more mindful, if it prompts even a few thousand of them to remember that they have shops over on their Main Street that badly need their support and will greet them with smiles rather than an Amazon van dashing away in the dead of night, well, that will be a kind of victory.’ -- Steve Donoghue * Open Letters Review *‘Using the tech giant as a focal point allows MacGillis to show that this state of affairs was a choice, not an inevitability. It’s not that “good jobs left”; the transformation of work was engineered. Fulfillment meticulously documents how that process plays out, with the fate of millions haggled over by a handful of people in tucked-away conference rooms.’ -- Alex Press * Bookforum *‘MacGillis’ main conclusions are simply but forcefully expresses … his approach os well-read, well-travelled and distinctly quirky … MacGillis plainly knows and cares a great deal about his subject.’ -- Mark Thomas * Redland City Bulletin *‘Outstanding … This book is absolutely essential reading for anyone with even a passing interest in the politics of work, the dynamics of corporate power, and late capitalism. It is also a crucial cautionary tale for us in Australia, where the true extent of an Amazon-dominated future has not yet been realised.’ -- Alison Huber * Readings *‘[Alec MacGillis] tells the stories of ordinary people coping with seismic changes that have a neo-Dickensian ring. There’s a touch of a latter-day Steinbeck to this snap-shot of the US now, and the rest of the world.’ -- Steven Carroll * The Sydney Morning Herald *‘[M]acGillis outlines the reality of the American dream through stories of ordinary people … This fascinating, salutary tale is about an America remade by lawmakers who served the highest bidder, not the people who elected them.’ -- Robyn Douglass * SA Weekend *‘[Fulfillment is] a panoptic look at Amazon and the nation engulfed by what the author calls its ‘lengthening shadow’. Beyond a mere examination of Amazon’s internal politics … MacGillis’s book traces the lineaments of an America weathered by vast regional and economic disparities, increasing political polarisation, and a fracturing national cohesion.’ -- Jack Callil * Australian Book Review *

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Book SynopsisThis tutorial introduces readers to several variants of routing problems with profits. In these routing problems each node has a certain profit, and not all nodes need to be visited. Since the orienteering problem (OP) is by far the most frequently studied problem in this category of routing problems, the book mainly focuses on the OP. In turn, other problems are presented as variants of the OP, focusing on the similarities and differences. The goal of the OP is to determine a subset of nodes to visit and in which order, so that the total collected profit is maximized and a given time budget is not exceeded.The book provides a comprehensive review of variants of the OP, such as the team OP, the team OP with time windows, the profitable tour problem, and the prize-collecting travelling salesperson problem. In addition, it presents mathematical models and techniques for solving these OP variants and discusses their complexity. Several simple examples and benchmark instances, together with their best-known results, are also included. Finally, the book reviews the latest applications of these problems in the fields of logistics, tourism and others.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Definitions and Mathematical Models of Single Vehicle Routing.- Definitions and Mathematical Models of OP Variants.- State-of-the-Art Solution Techniques for PTP and PCTSP.- State-of-the-Art Solution Techniques for OP and TOP.- State-of-the-Art Solution Techniques for OPTW and TOPTW.- Applications of the OP.- Other Orienteering Problem Variants.

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Book SynopsisSeaport Container Terminals (SCT) operate as central nodes in worldwide hub-and-spoke networks, and link ocean-going vessels with smaller feeder vessels, as well as with inbound and outbound hinterland transportation systems using road, rail, or inland waterways. The volume of transcontinental container flows has gained enormously over the last five decades frequently leading to double-digit annual growth rates for the SCT. The 2nd edition of the Handbook of Terminal Planning also deals with problems being induced by questions of terminal development on a long-term basis (strategic level). Facing present and upcoming challenges for SCT operation—such as more and more mega vessels, extremely high hinterland peaks, higher environmental standards, less public acceptance and the stronger competition between terminals serving the same hinterland—the focus of the book is on successful approaches and solutions primarily addressing the planning of terminal structures. Nevertheless, operational aspects are considered, as well as how they effectively contribute to problem solving on the strategic level.Table of ContentsPart I Introduction.- Chapter1. General Considerations on Terminal Planning, Innovations and Challenges.- Part II Basic Aspects.- Chapter2. Advanced Simulation Technology in Planning, Implementation and Operation of Container Terminals to Cope with the Varying Challenges Caused by the Shipping Industry (Holger Sch¨utt).- Chapter3. Modeling Techniques in Planning of Terminals: The Quantitative Approach Ensuring planning becomes reality – even in challenging times (Yvo A. Saanen).- Chapter4. Comparison of Fleet Size Determination Models for Horizontal Transportation of Shipping Containers using Automated Straddle Carriers (Bani Anvari, Apostolos Ziakopoulos, James Morley, Dimitris Pachakis,and Panayotis Angeloudis).- Chapter5. Automation and Electric Drives (Joan C. Rijsenbrij and Armin Wieschemann).- Chapter6. From Digitalization to Data-Driven Decision Making in Container Terminals (Leonard Heilig, Robert Stahlbock, and Stefan Voß).- Chapter7. Pavements for Container Terminals (David Schnabel).- Chapter8. Quay Wall Structures in Container Sea Ports and Influences on the Design (Jan Meyer).- Chapter9. The Value of a Cluster and Network Orientation for Container Terminals (Peter W. de Langen).- Chapter10. The Impact of Air Emissions Regulations on Terminals (Orestis Schinas).- Part III Seaside Access & Terminal Quayside.- Chapter11. Cost and Performance Evaluation Impacts of Container Ships on Seaport Container Terminals – An Update.- Chapter12. Ensuring Navigational Safety and Mitigate Maritime Traffic Risks while Designing Port Approaches and Ship Maneuvering Areas (Hans-Christoph Burmeister).- Chapter13. ITSS – The Integrated Terminal Ship System (Johannes March).- Chapter14. Planning Approach for Quayside Dimensioning of Automated Traffic Areas and Impact on Equipment Investment (Michael Ranau).- Chapter15. Raising Efficiency of Straddle Carrier Operations by Twin Container Handling (Ren´e Eisenberg, Thomas Koch, Marcel Petersen and Frank Wagner).- Part IV Planning Area.- Chapter16. Container Rehandling at Maritime Container Terminals: A Literature Update (Marco Caserta, Silvia Schwarze, and Stefan Voß).- Chapter17. State-of-the-art Yard Crane Scheduling and Stacking (Nils Kemme).- Chapter18. Comparison and Optimization of Automated Yard Crane Systems at Container Terminals (Ulf Speer and Kathrin Fischer)Chapter19. Optimal Stack Layout Configurations at Automated Container Terminals Using Queuing Network Models (Debjit Roy and Ren´e de Koster).- Part V Terminal Landside & Hinterland Access.- Chapter20. Port Feeder Barges as a Means to Improve Intra-port Container Logistics in Multi-terminal Ports (Ulrich Malchow).- Chapter21. Drayage Port – City Trucking (Jens Froese).- Chapter22. Port and Dry Port Life Cycles (Gordon Wilmsmeier and Jason Monios).- Chapter23. Flashlight on Intermodal Transport Innovation in European Seaport Hinterland (Thore Arendt).- Chapter24. Importance of Hinterland Transport Network Structures for Seaport Container Terminals – An Update (Joachim R. Daduna and Robert Stahlbock).

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Book SynopsisSince 2007, the biennial International Conferences on Dynamics in Logistics (LDIC) offers researchers and practitioners from logistics, operations research, production, industrial and electrical engineering as well as from computer science an opportunity to meet and to discuss the latest developments in this particular research domain. From February 12th to 14th 2020 for the seventh time, LDIC 2020 is held in Bremen, Germany. Similar to its six predecessors, the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics) organizes this conference. The spectrum of topics reaches from the dynamic modeling, planning and control of processes over supply chain management and maritime logistics to innovative technologies and robotic applications for cyber-physical production and logistics systems. LDIC 2020 provides a forum for the discussion of advances in that matter. The conference program consists of three invited keynote speeches and 51 papers selected by a severe double-blind reviewing process. Within these proceedings all the papers are published. By this, the proceedings give an interdisciplinary outline on the state of the art of dynamics in logistics as well as identify challenges and solutions for logistics today and tomorrow.Table of ContentsMaritime Logistics.- Supply Chain Management and Coordination.- Multi-modal Transport.- Intra-Logistics Systems.- Collaborative Planning and Control.- Internet of Things and Services.- Sensor Networks in Logistics.- Human-Machine Interaction.- Mathematical Optimisation for Planning and Scheduling.- Agent-Based Modelling and Optimization .

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Book SynopsisWhy do the Dutch continue to play a central role in the global production, sales, and distribution of flowers? What are the origin and history of the bulb and flower industry in the Netherlands? How are Artificial Intelligence (AI), complex algorithms, and modern distribution systems ensuring that fresh flowers reach their destination on time? This very entertaining and informative book introduces readers to the global flower business, and highlights the surprising factors that helped the Dutch become global leaders on the flower markets. The book reveals the complexity of the flower markets in terms of their ability to produce, transport, and deliver fresh flowers on a global scale. In addition, it explores how information advantage is created by blending business with technology, from robotized glasshouses to the use of AI-driven algorithms for flower production and distribution. In closing, the book presents lessons learned regarding the circular and digital transformation of the high-speed flower business and markets in order to deliver sustainable value for customers.Combining the light beauty of flowers with the harsh language of the digital universe is a masterfully executed task in this book, organized as a bouquet of algorithms, data science, and digital platforms. Mandatory reading for all those interested in the flower business as well as for those who want to know more about the perfume emanating from digital systems. Eduardo Diniz Professor and Head of the Technology and Data Science Department, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo, Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo, Brazil This unique book leads you through the bulb fields and auctions of the Netherlands, through history, logistics, auction design, and Internet technology, to draw lessons in business management from the study of flowers. With beautiful illustrations. A tour de force.John Kay Economist, Author of Radical Uncertainty and Greed is Dead, and Fellow, St. John’s College, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom If you want to understand the impact of information and technology on a fascinat- ing industry, this book is a must-read. The author explains in a highly intriguing way how innovations propelled the flower industry from the sixteenth century till today. Whether you are working in the flower industry, a business student, academic, or just intrigued by the business behind flowers, you will enjoy this book! Martin Mocker Professor of Information Systems, ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, Reutlingen, Germany. Research Affiliate, MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research, Cambridge, USATable of ContentsPeople Love Flowers.- Tulip Bulbs.- Glass City.- Dutch Flower Auctions.- Flower Bouquets and Ecosystems.- Blooming Algorithms.- The Future Is Circular and Digital.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the challenges and opportunities arising from an assortment of technologies as they relate to Operations Management and Finance. The book contains primers on operations, finance, and their interface. After that, each section contains chapters in the categories of theory, applications, case studies, and teaching resources. These technologies and business models include Big Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, IoT, 3D printing, sharing platforms, crowdfunding, and crowdsourcing.The balance between theory, applications, and teaching materials make this book an interesting read for academics and practitioners in operations and finance who are curious about the role of new technologies. The book is an attractive choice for PhD-level courses and for self-study. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Primer on Operations, Finance, and Their Interface.- Chapter 2. Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing.- Chapter 3. Blockchain.- Chapter 4. FinTech and OpTech.- Chapter 5. Supply Chain Finance.- Chapter 6. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robots.- Chapter 7. Analytics, IoT (Internet of Things), Virtual Reality, Connectivity, and Big Data.- Chapter 8. On-demand and Sharing Platforms.- Chapter 9. 3D Printing.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the challenges and opportunities arising from an assortment of technologies as they relate to Operations Management and Finance. It contains primers on operations, finance, and their interface. Innovative technologies and new business models enabled by those technologies are changing the practice and the theory of Operations Management and Finance, as well as their interface. These technologies and business models include Big Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, IoT, 3D printing, sharing platforms, crowdfunding, and crowdsourcing. The book will be an attractive choice for PhD-level courses and for self-study.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Primer on Operations, Finance, and Their Interface.- Chapter 2. Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing.- Chapter 3. Blockchain.- Chapter 4. FinTech and OpTech.- Chapter 5. Supply Chain Finance.- Chapter 6. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robots.- Chapter 7. Analytics, IoT (Internet of Things), Virtual Reality, Connectivity, and Big Data.- Chapter 8. On-demand and Sharing Platforms.- Chapter 9. 3D Printing.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of logistics research. Featuring empirical, methodological, and practice-oriented articles, it addresses the modelling, planning, optimization and control of processes. Chiefly focusing on supply chains, logistics networks, production systems, and systems and facilities for material flows, the respective contributions combine research on classical supply chain management, digitalized business processes, production engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and mathematical optimization. To celebrate 25 years of interdisciplinary and collaborative research conducted at the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics), in this book hand-picked experts currently or formerly affiliated with the Cluster provide retrospectives, present cutting-edge research, and outline future research directions.Table of ContentsPart I: Models and Methods for Planning in Logistics.- Autonomous Control of Logistics Processes – A Retrospective.- Explorable Uncertainty meets Decision-Making in Logistics.- Complex Networks in Manufacturing and Logistics: A Retrospect.- Recent Developments in Mathematical Traffic Models.- Part II: Digitalization and Logistics.- Intelligent Agents for Social and Learning Logistics Systems.- Semantic Interoperability for Logistics and Beyond.- Semantic Digital Twins for Retail Logistics.- A Demand-Response System for Sustainable Manufacturing Using Linked Data and Machine Learning.- The Influence of Cognitive Biases in Production Logistics.- Part III: Fields of Application in Logistics.- Automobile Logistics 4.0 – Advances through Digitalization.- 15 Years of Intelligent Container Research.- The Rise of Ultra Large Container Vessels: Implications for Seaport Systems and Environmental Considerations.- Modeling individualized sustainable last mile logistics.- Logistics Challenges along the New Silk Roads.- Observations and Perceptions on a Doctoral Research Seminar in Engineering and Logistics.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of logistics research. Featuring empirical, methodological, and practice-oriented articles, it addresses the modelling, planning, optimization and control of processes. Chiefly focusing on supply chains, logistics networks, production systems, and systems and facilities for material flows, the respective contributions combine research on classical supply chain management, digitalized business processes, production engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and mathematical optimization. To celebrate 25 years of interdisciplinary and collaborative research conducted at the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics), in this book hand-picked experts currently or formerly affiliated with the Cluster provide retrospectives, present cutting-edge research, and outline future research directions.Table of ContentsPart I: Models and Methods for Planning in Logistics.- Autonomous Control of Logistics Processes – A Retrospective.- Explorable Uncertainty meets Decision-Making in Logistics.- Complex Networks in Manufacturing and Logistics: A Retrospect.- Recent Developments in Mathematical Traffic Models.- Part II: Digitalization and Logistics.- Intelligent Agents for Social and Learning Logistics Systems.- Semantic Interoperability for Logistics and Beyond.- Semantic Digital Twins for Retail Logistics.- A Demand-Response System for Sustainable Manufacturing Using Linked Data and Machine Learning.- The Influence of Cognitive Biases in Production Logistics.- Part III: Fields of Application in Logistics.- Automobile Logistics 4.0 – Advances through Digitalization.- 15 Years of Intelligent Container Research.- The Rise of Ultra Large Container Vessels: Implications for Seaport Systems and Environmental Considerations.- Modeling individualized sustainable last mile logistics.- Logistics Challenges along the New Silk Roads.- Observations and Perceptions on a Doctoral Research Seminar in Engineering and Logistics.

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Book SynopsisThe concepts for Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will fundamentally change supply chains, production processes and industries. Intelligent technologies such as IoT, edge and cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence and digital assistance systems are drivers of this change. This book provides a comprehensive overview of IoT use cases with illustrative practical examples of how digitization or innovation projects can be successfully implemented. It takes into consideration that processes are getting more flexible and efficient, and new digital technologies allow seamless, location-independent communication in near real time between things, processes and people through the digitization of physical objects and processes. Considering these changes, the book provides a guideline on how companies should position themselves for the future with industrial IoT in order to still play a decisive role in the industry in a few years' time. The book is aimed at both decision-makers and practitioners who, on the one hand, recognize the opportunities and possibilities for their company and, on the other hand, want to learn how to use the appropriate technologies. With this in mind it will be valuable for entrepreneurs, managers, architects and also developers in the field of Industry 4.0.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Connected Things: People, Machines and Plants in the Internet of Things (IoT).- Chapter 2. Blueprint for IoT Systems.- Chapter 3. IoT Platforms.- Chapter 4. IoT and Enterprise Software.- Chapter 5. Interaction of IoT with Other Technologies.- Chapter 6. Prepare IoT Projects Successfully.- Chapter 7. Use Cases for the Internet of Things.- Chapter 8. From Project to IoT Strategy.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains concepts and techniques for business analytics and demonstrate them on real life applications for managers and practitioners. It illustrates how machine learning and optimization techniques can be used to implement intelligent business automation systems. The book examines business problems concerning supply chain, marketing & CRM, financial, manufacturing and human resources functions and supplies solutions in Python. Table of ContentsPART I: TBA.- Chapter 1. Business Analytics for Managers.- Chapter 2. Big Data Management and Technologies.- Chapter 3. Descriptive Analytics: Feature Engineering & Data Visualization.- Chapter 4. Predictive Analytics with Machine Learning.- Chapter 5. Neural Networks and Deep Learning.- Chapter 6. Handling Unstructured Data: Text Analytics and Image Analysis.- Chapter 7. Prescriptive Analytics: Optimization and Modelling.- ​PART II: TBA.- Chapter 8. Supply Chain Analytics.- Chapter 9. CRM & Marketing Analytics.- Chapter 10. Financial Analytics.- Chapter 11. Human Resources Analytics.- Chapter 12. Manufacturing Analytics.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains concepts and techniques for business analytics and demonstrate them on real life applications for managers and practitioners. It illustrates how machine learning and optimization techniques can be used to implement intelligent business automation systems. The book examines business problems concerning supply chain, marketing & CRM, financial, manufacturing and human resources functions and supplies solutions in Python. Table of ContentsPART I: TBA.- Chapter 1. Business Analytics for Managers.- Chapter 2. Big Data Management and Technologies.- Chapter 3. Descriptive Analytics: Feature Engineering & Data Visualization.- Chapter 4. Predictive Analytics with Machine Learning.- Chapter 5. Neural Networks and Deep Learning.- Chapter 6. Handling Unstructured Data: Text Analytics and Image Analysis.- Chapter 7. Prescriptive Analytics: Optimization and Modelling.- ​PART II: TBA.- Chapter 8. Supply Chain Analytics.- Chapter 9. CRM & Marketing Analytics.- Chapter 10. Financial Analytics.- Chapter 11. Human Resources Analytics.- Chapter 12. Manufacturing Analytics.

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Book SynopsisEvery global crisis highlights the strategic importance of industrial and non-profit supply chains for society. In terms of coping with unforeseen and unpredictable events, supply chain resilience enables the parties and networks involved to stay successful during and after the disruption. Furthermore, a resilient supply chain contributes to the sustainable competitive advantage of the entire value chain. Written by scholars and practitioners alike, this book not only puts forward a new framework for resilience in supply chain management, but also presents best practice cases from various areas and industries. As a particular highlight, it includes a Delphi study that gathers state-of-the-art insights from supply chain leaders. In addition to practical approaches, methods and tools, the book also offers food for thought on the future of supply chain resilience. As such, it offers a valuable resource for current and future managers in the public and private sector, as well as researchers and students engaged in this field.Table of ContentsPart I: Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience.- 1. Definition and Development of Supply Chain Resilience.- 2. Supply Chain Resilience: A Decade of Evolvement.- 3. Supply Chain Resilience Framework.- 4. Supply Chain Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic.- 5. Pandemic-Related Disruptions in the Field of Freight Transportation.- 6. Modern Slavery and Working Conditions in the European Trucking Industry: A Growing Threat to Supply Chain Resilience.- Part II: Measuring Resilience.- 7. Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Incorporating Business Continuity Management Systems.- 8. Measuring and Fostering Supply Chain Resilience in the Humanitarian Context.- 9. The Value of Artificial Intelligence for More Resilient Supply Chains.- 10. Applying Blockchain Technologies for Increasing Supply Chain Resilience.- Part III: Achieving Resilience.- 11. Policy Options for Strengthening Resilience to Achieve Strategic Autonomy for Austria in a Disrupted World.- 12. Managing Supply Chain Resilience for Sustainability in an Uncertain World: Challenges and Solutions.- 13. Supply Chain Resilience in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.- 14. Resilient Supply Chain Network Design: An Overview of Optimization Models.- Part IV: Resilience in Theory and Practice.- 15. Resilient Supply Chains: A Practical Guide for Successful Implementation.- 16. What Really Works: A Practitioner’s Critical Review on Supply Chain Resilience Research.- 17. Delphi Study on Supply Chain Resilience.- Part V: Supply Chain Resilience in Different Functional Areas.- 18. Commodity Price Risks: Strategies to Increase Supply Chain Resilience.- 19. Achieving Supply Chain Resilience Through Additive Manufacturing.- 20. Resilience in Warehousing.- 21. How to Successfully Master a Pandemic in a Global Distribution Network?.- 22. Resilience Strategies for Freight Transportation: An Overview of the Different Transport Modes Responses.- 23. Thoughts About Individual Resilience Impact to Team and Organization.- Part VI: Supply Chain Resilience in Different Industries.- 24. Resilient Supply Chains in the Parcel Shipping Sector.- 25. Deep Dive on Resilience in the Aviation Industry: Between Resilience for Short-Term Disruptions and Focus on Long-Term Preparedness.- 26. Semiconductor Supply Chain: A 360-Degree View of Supply Chain Risk and Network Resilience Based on GIS and AI.- 27. Ways to Build Resilient Inbound Transportation Logistics in the Automotive Industry.- 28. Overview of the Enablers of Humanitarian Supply Chain Resilience.- 29. Resilience and Military Supply Chain Management.- 30. Concluding Remarks.

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