
Written by a well-renowned author team, this undergraduate text is intended for the required course for all logistics, transportation, and material management majors, as well as for the logistic elective course for marketing majors. This book is an updated, broadened version of a classic text last published in 1986 and now uses a systems integration of physical distribution, manufacturing support, and procurement for a viewpoint of total logistics management. The book presents a comprehensive description of contemporary logistical practice as it currently exists within the private and public sectors. It also presents a conceptual approach to integration that illustrates how the discipline is likely to change in the future. In-depth treatment of more advanced topics, such as strategic alliances, materials management integration, inventory, information technology, and location analysis, make the text useful for secondary coursework. Comprehensive case material and problems supplement the text.
How can organizations effectively integrate physical distribution, manufacturing support, and procurement into a unified system of total logistics management? Authors David J. Closs and Donald J. Bowersox leverage their academic expertise to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding modern logistical practices. By synthesizing historical data with contemporary industry standards, the text argues that successful supply chain management requires a holistic, systems-based approach to navigate both private and public sector operations.
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Experts and educators recognize this text as a foundational resource for undergraduate logistics and transportation curricula. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous conceptual basis for students and professionals alike.
Page Count:
752
Publication Date:
1996-01-30
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill College
ISBN-10:
0070068836
ISBN-13:
9780070068834
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