Product Description : The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management Now in its fourth edition The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management covers the full scope of logistics and distribution providing a broad strategic framework for planning as well as a clear and straightforward description of the basic functions and elements This definitive handbook clearly explains concepts of logistics and distribution planning and logistics procurement and inventory decisions warehousing and storage freight transport operational managementFully revised and expanded with brand new chapters on supply chain segmentation air transport maritime transport and outsourcing there is detailed discussion of the latest trends and issues that confront logistics This book will help in logistics managers quest to improve service and reduce cost as well as keeping them aware of the many different facets of logistics and the supply chain It should be of interest to practicing managers and supervisors to candidates taking tests for the various professional institutes and to students who are reading for degrees in logistics distribution and supply chain management ( it is an used product )