Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing Through The Supply Chain, 6th edition

Alan Harrison Cranfield School of Management
Heather Skipworth University of Cranfield
Remko Van Hoek The Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management
James Aitken University of Surrey

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Support your students' understanding of logistics management in the global scene.

Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing Through the Supply Chain; 6th edition by Alan Harrison and Remko Van Hoek is an internationally appealing textbook which provides a comprehensive study and explanation of logistics solutions and Supply Chain Management with a clear European foundation.

Ideal for MSc students, the text provides in-depth coverage of the most up-to-date topics, including the challenges of coordinating manufacturing and retail processes, a review of leveraging logistics operations, and future challenges in logistics.

Hallmark features of this title

A structure that instils a confident approach to learning

A focus on learning in line with the globalisation of logistics helps students grasp international business activity.
A carefully planned structure in each chapter introduces topics at the right time to help your students develop their understanding of complex topics.

A variety of case studies throughout the book connect theory to practice in a diverse commercial environment

A wide range of case examples is included throughout the chapters.
Case Studies from around the world broaden your students' understanding of varied global practices.

New and updated features of this title

Changes in the text reflect new developments in response to reviews on the last edition

Expanded section on segmented supply chain strategy in chapter 2 better develops the alignment between marketing and supply chain.
Chapter 3 now considers value and logistics costs, equipping your students with the latest thinking on improving liquidity through supply chain management.
Risk-readiness in chapter 4 has been updated to include recent case studies, such as the horsemeat scandal.

Brand new sections and reworked structure reflect the latest developments and knowledge on the subject

A reconstructed chapter 7 reflects updated information on the ability of supply chains to respond to unpredictable demand.
A new section added to chapter 4 addresses the global governance of supply chains, reflecting the direction of the industry.
An entirely new section on Blockchains in chapter 8 keeps your students up-to-date with modern developments.

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Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing through the Supply Chain, 6th Edition is an industry-leading text with international appeal boasting a range of worked examples to help your students master the modern challenges of logistics management and develop the necessary tools to succeed as a professional in the field.

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Foreword
Preface
How to use this book
Plan of the book

Part One COMPETING THROUGH LOGISTICS

Logistics and the supply chain
Putting the end-customer first
Value and logistics costs

Part Two LEVERAGING LOGISTICS OPERATIONS

Managing logistics internationally
Managing the lead-time frontier
Supply chain planning and control   
Lean thinking and agile supply chains

Part Three WORKING TOGETHER

Integrating the supply chain
Sourcing and procurement

Part Four CHANGING THE FUTURE

Logistics future challenges and opportunities

Index

Alan Harrison was Professor of Operations and Logistics at Cranfield School of Management, and Director of Research at The Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Heather Skipworth is Senior Lecturer at Cranfield School of Management, The Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Remko van Hoek is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is also Chief Procurement Officer at GDF SUEZ/Cofely the Netherlands.

James Aitken is a Professor in Operations Management at University of Surrey.

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