International Logistics
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Overview
Students of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management, as well as international managers will find International Logistics: Global Supply Chain Management an essential reference for understanding how cargo is moved around the world. A comprehensive guide that includes the theory and practice of global supply chain management, International Logistics: Global Supply Chain Management uses current, real-world issues to make the material as relevant as possible, notwithstanding the fast-paced nature of this industry. Yet, the author also includes the theory and history of global supply chain management to provide a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved.
International Logistics: Global Supply Chain Management is distinct in the following ways: A balanced approach between theoretical research and real-world practice, Cutting-edge, original graphics help explain concepts better than any current book, Instructor's Manual provided by the author upon request. Combined with pedagogical features and real-world case studies, International Logistics: Global Supply Chain Management is a must-have textbook for students of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management students, as well as a reference for international managers.
Synopsis
Logistics is a key factor in the success or failure of humanitarian relief as well as world trade. The editor-in-chief of The Journal of Commerce reinforces the author's message that international logistics is a process, which Long (international business, San Francisco State U.) explains with many real-world examples. An instructor's manual is available. No date is given for the first edition. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR