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Introduction to Global Logistics: Delivering the Goods
Contributor(s): Manners-Bell, John (Author)

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 ISBN: 074947825X     ISBN-13: 9780749478254
Publisher: Kogan Page
OUR PRICE: $66.49  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Production & Operations Management
- Business & Economics | Distribution
- Business & Economics | Facility Management
Dewey: 658.7
LCCN: 2016033992
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (1.19 lbs) 384 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
 
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Introduction to Global Logistics offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders.

In this comprehensive second instalment of Global Logistics Strategies, John Manners-Bell provides an in-depth definition, description and exploration of the strategic principles and practices in transportation modes and supply chain verticals, including: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors, including automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer, and high tech.

Introduction to Global Logistics offers a detailed examination of key topics, including: 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. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses.

Contributor Bio(s): Manners-Bell, John: - John Manners-Bell is the CEO of Transport Intelligence, a leading supplier of market solutions to the global logistics industry. He is also Visiting Professor at the London Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University. He started his working life as an operations manager in a freight forwarding and road haulage company based in the UK. Prior to establishing Transport Intelligence, he worked as an analyst in consultancies specialising in international trade, transport and logistics. He also spent a number of years as European marketing manager for UPS Supply Chain Solutions working at locations across Europe, including France, Netherlands and Germany. He holds an MSc in Transport Planning and Management from the University of Westminster, a BA (Hons) in Classics from King's College London where he was also awarded an Associateship (AKC). He is a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and former Chair of the Supply Chain and Logistics Global Advisory Council of the World Economic Forum. He is also a Freeman of the City of London.
 
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