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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGlobal Logistics and Supply Chain Management has become an established reference source for all those with a concern for how international operations can be better managed in today's inter-connected world. In this new edition the authors provide numerous insights into the ways in which global trade can be facilitated through enhanced logistics and supply chain management. - Martin Christopher, Emeritus Professor of Marketing & Logistics, Cranfield University, UK
This fourth edition is written by a good team with experience in academia and industry. The key elements that are very useful include a managerial focus, use of simple and lucid language to explain technical and complex concepts, and a comprehensive treatment of the various issues that are part of supply chain management. I highly recommend this book and congratulate the authors on their hard work. - Vivek Natarajan, Professor of Marketing, Lamar University, United States
This new edition of one of the established textbooks on logistics and supply chain management is very welcome. It retains the breadth, clarity and practical relevance of the previous editions while keeping up to date with new trends, concepts and research in this fast-moving subject area. The book provides a global perspective on these recent developments, using interesting new case studies to explore their supply chain impacts. - Alan McKinnon, Professor of Logistics, Kuehne Logistics University, Germany
This book gives a truly global insight into the fascinating and important subjects of logistics and supply chain management. Managers working in the sector, as well as students of these subjects, would benefit from keeping a copy of this informative book closely to hand. - Roberto Palacios Rodriguez, Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico
This book deserves much attention from academia, practitioners and policy-makers due to its practical and strategic perspectives and also sufficient indebtedness of theoretical foundation. During my teaching and researching global logistics for many years at university, I have always felt a great need to find a book of this kind. The book is well and uniquely designed with its chapter layout of learning objectives, good summary boxes, illustrations, case examples and learning reviews. Simply following the smooth flow and enjoying its interesting story-telling style, readers can easily grasp most of the contents. - Young-Tae Chang, President of Korea Maritime Institute and Fellow Professor, Inha University, South Korea
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been the prescribed reading for my teaching since its first edition. I use this text at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels because the material has been mastered to cover both basic concepts and also more complex issues. The book is sufficiently internationalised to make it interesting to a broad range of students and the accompanying support material (especially the case studies) makes the teaching experience so user-friendly. I am thrilled with this new edition of the book and will continue to use it as essential reading for my students well into the future. - Elizabeth Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Curtin University, Australia
The global environment is ever changing and this textbook provides the analytical framework and the content needed for anyone wanting to understand international logistics and global supply chain management. - Ruth Banomyong, Dean, Thammasat Business School, Thailand
The authors have done an excellent job outlining the key concepts of logistics and global supply chain management both at the strategic and tactical levels. The abundance of examples and real-world case studies, and the focus on applications, make a valuable learning experience. - Janat Shah, Professor and Director, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur, India
This book is written in very simple and easy to understand language covering intricate aspects of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. It also includes practical and contemporary case studies which makes it very relevant for both faculty and students. A must have book for anyone who is interested in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. - Bindu Nair, Acting Dean - Business School, Emirates Aviation University, Dubai
A highly appropriate blend of theory and practical application. - Edward Sweeney, Professor of Logistics and Systems, Aston University, UK
This 4th edition covers all the main topics in global logistics and SCM and how to successfully operate a supply chain especially in the context of digitisation and current challenges such as increased supply chain complexity. - Trinh Thi Thu Huong, Vice-Dean, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam
This book admirably addresses logistics and supply chain issues and challenges from both academic and practical points of view. The embedded case studies also allow the reader to envision sensible ways of solving often complex decision-making problems in various types of supply chains. - Pisit Jarumaneeroj, Asst. Professor, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Up to date case studies and examples enable students to relate to the concepts, hence driving better understanding of the various topics. The information and knowledge presented are comprehensive and to the point; phraseology and terminologies are extremely up to date and reader friendly. In my experience, this book is suited for use in both academic and business settings. - Reza Pouraghabagher, Emeritus Professor, Cal Poly University, United States
Table of ContentsAbout the authors ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xv
Map xvii
Part One – Context 1
1. Introduction 3
2. Globalisation and International Trade 21
3. Supply Chain Strategy: Lean and Agile 31
4. Service Supply Chains 51
5. Systems and Networks 62
Part One Case Studies 74
Dell – Pioneers in Mass Customisation 74
Jaguar Land Rover’s Global Supply Chain: From Design to Execution 77
Part Two – Transport and Logistics 91
6. Transport 93
7. Containerisation 106
8. Logistics Service Providers 117
9. Facilitating International Freight Flows 127
Part Two Case Studies 138
Air Cargo 138
Port-Centric Versus Inland Location Decisions in Gothenburg, Sweden 143
Part Three – Managing Operations 149
10. Inventory Management, Planning and Control 151
11. Materials Handling and Warehousing 167
12. Outsourcing, Offshoring and Procurement 183
Part Three Case Studies 203
The Medical Devices Company 203
Patient Safety and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain 205
Part Four – Data and Analysis 215
13. Data Flows and Digitisation 217
14. Management Science Applications 229
15. Managing Vulnerability 239
Part Four Case Studies 252
Contamination in the Bulk Agri-Commodity Logistics Chain 252
Supply Chains Become Self-Thinking 259
Part Five – Supply Chain Design and Improvement 263
16. Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 265
17. Emerging Supply Chain Designs 280
Part Five Case Studies 290
Why Supply Chains Should Be Involved in Product Design 290
Oman: One of the World’s Next Great Logistics Hubs? 293
Glossary G-1
Index I-1
