Business Logistics

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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