Distribution and logistics management Books

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Book 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 SynopsisThe book comprises high-quality refereed research papers presented at the Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Logistics Engineering (ICAILE2022), held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 20–22, 2022, organized jointly by the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute," Wuhan University of Technology, Nanning University, National Aviation University, and the International Research Association of Modern Education and Computer Science. The topics discussed in the book include state-of-the-art papers in artificial intelligence and logistics engineering. It is an excellent source of references for researchers, graduate students, engineers, management practitioners, and undergraduate students interested in artificial intelligence and its applications in logistics engineering.Table of ContentsAccelerating Simulation of the PDE Solution by the Structure of the Convolutional Neural Network Modifying.- Combined Machine Learning Model for Covid-19 Analysis and Forecasting in Ukraine.- Power Consumption Analysis at MAC-sublayer of Wireless Sensor Networks.- Optimal Control with Prediction for the Process of Vacuum Membrane Distillation.- Improved Quantum Genetic Algorithm on Multilevel Quantum Systems for 0-1 Knapsack Problem.- Edge Intelligence for Medical Applications under Field Conditions.- Multipath Routing in Intelligent Transport Networks.- Artificial Intelligence Platform for Distant Computer-Aided Detection (CADe) and Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CADx) of Human Diseases.- Modification of the LSB Implementation Method of Digital Watermarks.- Datalogical Model of Dialogue Script.- Modified Method of Cryptocurrency Exchange Rate Forecasting Based on ARIMA Class Models with Data Verification.- Electrocardiogram Effective Analysis Based on the Random Forest Model with Preselected Parameters.- Digital Technology: Emerging Issue for Agriculture.- Neural Network Method of Items Catalog Forming for Online Store.- Methods of Constructing a Lighting Control System for Wireless Sensor Network "Smart Home".- Material Planning with Hybrid Weed Invasion Algorithm under Cutting Problem Constraints.- Teaching Reform of Supply Chain Management Based on the Concept of Autonomous Learning.- Digitalization of the Educational Process of Training Future Engineering-teachers.- Application of POA in CET-4 Translation Teaching.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the proceeding of the 26th International Conference on Production Research (ICPR). ICPR is a biennial conference that has been hosted for more than a half century. It is regarded worldwide as one of the leading conferences of production research, industrial engineering, and related subjects. The acute impact of the pandemic on human lives is spurring further research and advances: because modern life relies on production and supply networks. The future of production calls for transformative research exploiting the possibilities of artificial intelligence in particular to respond to the challenge of sustainability. This book is of interest to researchers, students, and professionals in industry.Table of Contents​1. Impact of the Pandemic on Industry and Production1. Development of Training System for Appearance Inspection Using Motion Capture and Large Size Display2. Worker Organization System for Collaborative Crowdsourcing3. Matrix Approach and Scheduling for Cooperation Requirement Planning in Industrial Robots4. Evaluation of Material-based GHG Emissions under COVID-19 Disruption on Redesigning Global Supply Chain Network across TPP Countries5. Modeling of Inventory Routing Problem with Intermediate Locations in Emergency Logistics Considering Uncertainty of Road Conditions6. Problem of Modeling Global and Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network Design7. Vehicle Relocation Scheduling Considering Charging Time for One-Way Electric Vehicle Car-Sharing Systems8. Prediction of COVID-19 Hospital Beds by On-Demand Cumulative-Control Analysis2. Digital and Cyber Manufacturing and Services9. A Study on Skill Transfer using Augmented Reality.10. Humanized Robot of New Method & Time System and its Management: A Digital Transformation Case of Convenience Store Type11. Profiles and Testing in OPC UA – Current State and Future Potentials in Industry 4.012. Manufacturing workflows in microservice architectures supporting digital transactions for business process automation13. Scheduling 3D Printing Machines to Minimize Makespan3. Manufacturing: System & Automation14. Electrode Tab Deflection Detection for Pouch Lithium-ion Battery Using Mask R-CNN15. Comparison of process chains of additive and conventional manufacturing16. To detect defects which are three-dimensional changes by using their bird's eye view images and convolutional neural networks17. A multi-objective fitness function for sequencing robotic assembly operations with deformable objects using a genetic algorithm with constraint satisfaction18. A State Tracing Method for the System Data Obeying Poisson Distribution19. Applying Data Driven Approach to Cluster Components for Preventive Maintenance20. Process simulation of compression molding process and effect of fiber content on recycled polymer natural fiber composites using Moldflow analysis21. A Combined Scheduling and Simulation Method to Analyze the Performance of the Dual-robot In-line Stocker22. A Study on the Optimal Assignment Rule in Parallel Production Systems with Two Special Workers23. Considering a Deteriorating EOQ Model under Stochastic Demand and Shortage Allowed4. Internet of Things, Data Analytics and Smart Manufacturing24. Assessing AI-readiness in production – a conceptual approach25. Architecture for Predictive Maintenance Based on Integrated Models, Methods and Technologies26. IoT framework and requirement for intelligent industrial pyrolysis process to recycle CFRP composite wastes: application study27. Approach of automated ML Algorithm Selection for the Realization of Intelligent Production28. A Case Study on Data Analytics based on Edge Computing for Smart Manufacturing System5. Supply Chain Management29. An integrated approach for resilient value creation among the lifecycle: Using the automotive industry as an example30. Theory of Agency in Supply Chain Finance: Taking a Hermeneutic Approach31. The Role of Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management32. Optimizing the supply of eucalyptus for agroindustry: a mathematical programming approach33. Green Television Supply Chain Under Capital Constraint for Achieving Environmental Sustainability34. Fuzzy Multi-Objective Mathematical Modelling for Distribution Planning35. Business Analysis of Electronic Device Manufacturers on Business Continuity Plans under Uncertain Supply Chain Disruption Risks36. A Vision for a Highly Automated Digital Local Manufacturing Network – Solutions and Challenges37. Digital Supply Chain and Blockchain: a Living Lab Perspective6. Industrial Engineering and Operations Research38. Proposal of a Firefly Algorithm with Three types of Functionally Differentiated Fireflies39. Applying Overall Equipment Effectiveness to Pipe Jacking Tunneling in Construction Industry40. How moderator variables affect scheduling objectives in unpaced mixed-model assembly lines41. Proposal of the Algorithm for Solving the Component Assignment Problem in a Linear Consecutive System with Three Failure Modes42. Metaheuristics based profit-oriented optimization model for the hazardous waste location routing problem43. A bi-objective integer linear optimization model for post-departure aircraft rerouting problem44. Forecasting the economic number of times sheet metal subject to corrosion should be painted before replacement45. Task allocation problem between human-robot collaboration team46. An exact algorithm for the monitoring problem by using drones47. A two-level Induced OWA procedure for ranking DMUs under a DEA cross-efficiency framework48. Simulation optimization for multi-product (s, S) inventory policy with stochastic demand49. Multi-manned Assembly Line Balancing Problem in a Diesel Engine Manufacturing Company: A Real-World Case Study50. Application of agile project management approaches in the automotive industry51. An operational form of bundling52. Multi-Objective Simulation Optimization Using Data Envelopment Analysis for Personnel Planning53. One-of-a-Kind productions in Industry 4.0 environments54. A novel graph-theoretical approach of selecting representative Pareto optimal solutions for multi-objective optimization problems55. Graph Model Based Bill of Material Structure for Coupling Product Development and Production Planning7. Logistics Engineering and Management 56. Intra-route Location Routing for the Pickup and Delivery Problem with Transfers57. Method for Determining Loading Positions of Delivered Parcels by Genetic Algorithm with Three-Dimensional Modified BL Method with Multidirectional Reference Points58. Redesigning the Current Inventory Management Process for an SME 59. Investigation of transport logistics disruptions from urban floods: A case study of the Chinese coastal megacity - Guangzhou, China60. Locating street markets in smart cities: a view from mathematical modeling and urban planning perspectives8. Sustainable Production61. Smart Eco-factory – Aspects for next generation facilities supporting sustainable and high-tech production62. A Green Approach on Multiple Allocation Hub Covering Flow Problem63. A Linguistic MCDM Approach to Overcome Future Challenges of Vertical Farming9. New Product Development and Innovation Management64. A Study of Perceived Level of Difficulty for the Execution of the New Product Development Process65. Is that Innovation? Unlocking Vietnamese MedTech SMEs Innovation Pathways66. Crowd Engineering Platform –Functions supporting Co-Creation in product development67. Potential Contributions of Artificial Intelligence in Crowd Engineering68. Framework for the Identification of Fields of Innovation in the Product Environment via Text Mining and Semantic Networks69. A collaborative and interactive surface concept for early stages of new product development – a multi-stage expert study70. Interorganizational new product development: A future vision of project team support on an organizational, relational, and content-related collaboration level71. Using an Actual Design Method for the Design of Research Methodologies: Case of the Dichotomy Exploration and Exploitation in Context of Innovation Management72. Developing high-variant products and production systems in line with value stream requirements through simulation10. Quality Engineering and Management73. Variable Sampling Plan Indexed by Taguchi’s Quality Loss under Emphasized Difference of Mean74. Proposal and verification of quality control method by adjusting process mean in post-process11. Human Factors Engineering75. Examining the Correspondence of Cognitive Costs and the Mutual Information Criterion in Rational Inattention Models76. A Proposed Model for 3D Printing Education in the University77. Multimedia Skills Development to Support Engineering Studies12. Healthcare Management78. An Optimization Model on Patient Appointment Scheduling of MRI Diagnostic Examination with Prioritization79. Discrete event simulation for pharmaceutical supply chain analysis in India80. Dual resource scheduling in trauma care centre with time varying patient demand81. Real-Time Scheduling of Bed Resource Allocation to Improve Emergency Overcrowding82. Basic Medical Equipment and Human Resource Allocation Models in Philippine Barangay Health Centers using Integer Linear Programming

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Book SynopsisBehavioral operations management is a new and growing research field incorporating behavioral aspects of decision making into operations management models, challenging the assumption of fully rational decision makers. Behavioral aspects include risk-aversion, mental accounting, reference points, or bounded rationality.In this book the author presents experimental and empirical studies that address behavioral decision making in the supply chain contracting context. First, different behavioral aspects are incorporated in the decision making process of a buyback and a revenue sharing contract. Second, an empirical decision maker is analyzed facing a service level contract.Potential readership includes scholars and graduate students who are interested in the field of behavioral operations management and practitioners looking for behavioral aspects of decision making in supply chain contracting context.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Designing Contracts for Irrational but Predictable Newsvendor.- 3. Contract Specic Reference Points in Supply Contracts.- 4. Empirical Newsvendor Decision Biases under a Service Level Contract.- 5. Conclusion.- A. Appendix.- Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch nimmt eine grundlegende Einführung in die Logistik und eine Einordnung der Logistik in den Wertschöpfungsprozess vor. Dabei wird auch der Frage nachgegangen, in welcher Beziehung Logistik(management) und Supply Chain Management stehen. Neben Begriffen und Strukturen in der Logistik werden auch Prozessaspekte behandelt. Ziel ist es, in kompakter Form das moderne Logistikverständnis, das über die reine physische Abwicklung von Gütertransporten, Umschlag und Lagerung hinausgeht, aufzuzeigen. Logistik wird dabei sowohl aus der Sicht einer Managementkonzeption als auch aus der Sicht der technischen Dimensionen behandelt. Jedes Kapitel enthält Lernziele sowie zahlreiche Übungsaufgaben mit ausführlichen Lösungen zum Selbststudium und zur optimalen Prüfungsvorbereitung. Table of ContentsDefinition und Strukturierung des Gegenstands der Logistik.- Elemente des Logistikmanagements.- Systeme der Transport-, Umschlags-, Lagerlogistik.- Logistiknetzwerkplanung und Transportketten.- Elemente technischer Logistiksysteme.- Übungsaufgaben und Lösungen.

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Book SynopsisEntscheidungen in Unternehmen haben Auswirkungen auf die Gesellschaft und die Umwelt. Unternehmen müssen solche Auswirkungen ernst nehmen und Nachhaltigkeitsthemen in der Organisation und den Geschäftstätigkeiten berücksichtigen sowie geeignete Maßnahmen treffen (Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR). Entsprechend geht dies mit Transformationen einher, die vielfältige Herausforderungen hinsichtlich Bewertung und Entscheidungsfindung mit sich bringen. Dieses Buch beschreibt einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz zur Businessmodell-Nachhaltigkeitsgestaltung mit dem Ziel einer Integration aller Nachhaltigkeitsthemen. Eingesetzt wird das MITO-Methoden-Tool, das sich streng an den Vorgaben der DIN ISO 26000, den dort genannten Kernthemen der Nachhaltigkeit, den Handlungsempfehlungen und auch weiterführenden Nachhaltigkeitsregelwerken orientiert.Table of ContentsVorwort.- Einleitung.

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Book SynopsisMit der in diesem Buch vorgestellten Methodik zur Zukunftsforschung in der Logistik werden Unternehmen in die Lage versetzt, selbstständig Logistikvisionen zu erarbeiten und diese im strategischen und operativen Bereich umzusetzen.Table of ContentsLogistik-Future-Stories.- Disruption – eine Strategie zur Überwindung eines Mythos.- Verbindung von Lean-Methoden und Agiler Philosophie zur Weiterentwicklung von Logistikprozessen.- Wie Kinder zu Erfindern werden und dabei Programmieren lernen.- Der digitale Zwilling in der Supply Chain – mehr als ein Software-Produkt.- Innovationen auf der letzten Meile.- Innovative Startups in der Logistikbranche.- Wie die künstliche Intelligenz die Welt der Logistik neu definiert.- Plattformen in Transport und Logistik.

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