Contemporary Logistics, 12th edition

For undergraduate and graduate courses in Logistics.

A dynamic foundation to the global study of contemporary logistics

A market-¿leading text, Contemporary Logistics explores modern logistics from a managerial perspective. These are characterized by geopolitical tensions in parts of the world, steadily increasing trade, supply chain vulnerabilities caused by severe natural disasters, and an unabated pace of technological advancement. In it, readers see theory come to life through timely, practical, and exciting coverage of logistics fundamentals, and challenges and opportunities for logistics managers in today’s dynamic global landscape. The 12th Edition provides the most up-¿to¿-date insights and perspectives sourced from reviewers, adopters, and other stakeholders.

Give students a solid foundation in the basics of logistics

• A solid foundation in the basics of logistics, through the focus on the fundamentals in the book’s succinct and thorough coverage, introduces students to the subject, while still covering supply chain management issues.
• The concepts of logistics, brought to life for students:
• Numerous relevant, real-¿world examples spark and hold student interest.
• The humorous side of logistics and supply chain management is exemplified in the authors’ conversational writing style.
• NEW! The end-¿of¿-chapter ‘To Invest or Not Invest? That Is The Question’ cases help students learn the concepts through real business situations that include national and international challenges.

Increase students’ understanding through real¿-life examples

• Fresh insights and perspectives provided by reviewers, adopters, and others—coupled with the expertise of new co¿author A. Michael Knemeyer, keeps the text fresh and up-to-date.
• Positive real-¿life examples provide case studies that further serve to improve students’ understanding of the concepts in action through the addition of a new Case 9¿1, All-¿Indian Logistics Services, and modifications to several other cases.

Keep your course current with today’s pressing global issues                                                            

• UPDATED! Up-to-date coverage of pressing global issues is achieved through the authors’ chapter revisions, new examples, current references, and addition of new content throughout including the potential logistics and supply chain implications of the United Kingdom's 2016 decision (Brexit) to leave the European Union.               
• NEW! Content has been added throughout this edition.
• Several chapters discuss the emerging concept of omnichannel retailing.
• Chapter 3 contains new material on logistics connections to cash flow.
• Chapter 6 discusses the concept of supply chain finance and how it can be used in procurement relationships.
• UPDATED! Important concepts are clarified through revisions to and updating of the tables and figures containing country and industry data.
• REVISED! A modified list of Key Terms features in the 12th edition, and each key term is defined in the Glossary. New Key Terms include 3D printing, fulfillment center, Internet of things (IoT), supply chain finance, and velocity sorting, among others.
• REVISED! Opportunity to take studying further, with the help of the revised end-¿of-¿chapter Suggested Readings (over 60% of which have been published since 2010), help students to continue their studies beyond the book.
• UPDATED! Tables provide the most current figures, examples include Table 1-1 “The Cost of the Business Logistics System in Relation to a Country’s Gross Domestic Product” and Table 12-1 “Infrastructure Statistics in Several Countries.