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Business Logistics

I. The Total Approach to Logistics.- Editor's Introduction.- 1. Integrated Distribution Systems: a Management Perspective.- 2. Logistics Systems Engineering - Solving the Distribution Planning Problem.- 3. Marketing and Logistics - a New Area of Management Concern.- 4. Controlling Customer Logistics Service.- 5. Developing Customer Service Policies through Distribution.- II. The Elements Of The Logistics Mix.- Editor's Introduction.- 6. The Vehicle Fleet Mix.- 7. Douwe Egberts uses the Vehicle Scheduling Program.- 8. Guides to Inventory Policy.- 9. Logistics Strategy and Inventory Decisions.-
eBook, English, 1976
Springer US, Boston, MA, 1976
1 online resource (380 pages)
9781461343790, 1461343798
852791105
Print version:
I. The Total Approach to Logistics
Editor's Introduction
1. Integrated Distribution Systems: a Management Perspective
2. Logistics Systems Engineering
Solving the Distribution Planning Problem
3. Marketing and Logistics
a New Area of Management Concern
4. Controlling Customer Logistics Service
5. Developing Customer Service Policies through Distribution
II. The Elements Of The Logistics Mix
Editor's Introduction
6. The Vehicle Fleet Mix
7. Douwe Egberts uses the Vehicle Scheduling Program
8. Guides to Inventory Policy
9. Logistics Strategy and Inventory Decisions
10. Inventory Costs and Product Margins
an Aggregate Approach
11. New Approach to Facilities Location
12. Improved Stock Location in the Physical Distribution Channel
13. Unitization in Distribution
14. The Role of Information Systems in Physical Distribution Management
15. Information Systems and the Life Cycle of Logistics Departments
III. Logistics Planning and Control
Editor's Introduction
16. The Distribution Audit
an Application of Output Budgeting
17. Strategic Planning for Distribution
18. Corporate Strategy and Organization for Distribution
19. Planning Physical Distribution Operations with Dynamic Simulation
IV. Case Histories
Editor's Introduction
20. Small Company takes the Systems Approach
21. Total Distribution of Fast-Moving Products: a Case History
22. Physical Distribution Management at Corn Products Corporation Nederland
Industrial Division
V. Logistics in the Future
Editor's Introduction
23. Sweeping Changes in Distribution
24. Showdown in the Magic Pipeline: Call for New Priorities