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eBook - A digital book that fits your portable lifestyle and allows you to: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends read on any device The eBook is downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the VitalSource Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad/Android app. When the eBook is purchased, you will receive an email with your access code. Simply go to http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ to download the FREE Bookshelf software. After installation, enter your access code for your eBook. Time limit There’s no expiry date. You will continue to access your eBook whilst you have your VitalSource Bookshelf installed. 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.

Contemporary Logistics, Global Edition

• Half Title Page


• Title Page


• Copyright Page


• Brief Contents


• Contents


• Preface


• Part I Overview of Logistics


• Chapter 1 An Overview of Logistics


• Economic Impacts of Logistics


• Logistics: What It Is


• The Increased Importance of Logistics


• A Reduction in Economic Regulation


• Changes in Consumer Behavior


• Technological Advances


• Advances in Retailing


• Globalization of Trade


• The Systems and Total Cost Approaches to Logistics


• Logistical Relationships within the Firm


• Finance


• Production


• Marketing


• Marketing Channels


• Activities in the Logistical Channel


• Customer Service


• Demand Forecasting


• Facility Location Decisions


• International Logistics


• Inventory Management


• Materials Handling


• Order Management


• Packaging


• Procurement


• Reverse Logistics


• Transportation Management


• Warehousing Management


• Logistics and Supply Chain Careers


• Summary


• Key Terms


• Questions for Discussion and Review


• Suggested Readings


• CASE 1.1 KiddieLand and the Super Gym


• Chapter 2 Logistics and Information Technology


• General Types of Information Management Systems


• Office Automation Systems


• Communication Systems


• Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)


• Management Information Systems (MIS) and Executive Information Systems (EIS)


• Decision Support Systems (DSS)


• Enterprise Systems


• The Internet?s Influence on Logistics


• Online Retailing


• Cloud Computing