This book contains over 30 action-oriented case studies from leading companies operating in Europe, Asia, USA, Australia and Africa including Brother International, Nike Europe, Fiat Auto Spa, Pepsi Cola International, Zimbabwe Dairy Marketing Board, Almarai Ltd., Eastman Kodak Singapore and The US Department of Environment. It meets the growing demand for cases in logistics and supply chain management that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each case takes a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional approach to business and will be highly relevant to students taking courses in logistics and supply chain management, distribution, purchasing and supplies management, marketing, manufacturing operations, business policy, international business and organisational behaviour.
Introduction.
1. Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy.
2. Purchasing and Supplies Management.
3. Manufacturing Logistics.
4. Distribution Planning and Strategy.
5. Warehouse Planning and Operations Management.
6. Inventory Management.
7. Transport Management.
8. International Logistics and International Market-Entry Strategies.
References.
Maps.