Introduction To Global Logistics: Delivering The Goods

The new edition of "Introduction to Global Logistics" considers how the logistics industry has developed; how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends; what the risks are to the industry and how it will develop over the coming years. Author John Manners-Bell examines individual logistics segments looking at each one's unique microeconomic dynamics. He explains how logistics companies' revenues and profitability are affected by a downturn and how this is governed by such factors as whether they own assets or manage them.Chapters define, explore, and describe six key logistics segments: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo, and express, while also examining the individual supply chain dynamics and logistics demands of the major vertical sectors: Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Consumer, and High Tech. The book covers important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses. "

• | Author: John Manners-Bell
• | Publisher: Kogan Page
• | Publication Date: Nov 29, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 384 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 074947825X
• | ISBN-13: 9780749478254