Figures; Tables; Contributors; Introduction; 1 Development and trends in supply chain management; 2 New directions in logistics; 3 Future trends in supply chain management management; 4 Agile supply chain operating environments environments; 5 Time compression in the supply chain supply chain; 6...

"This book explains the basics of supply chain management and IT-based logistics, with a focus on distribution systems for consumer goods, warehouse management, and parcel and express delivery services. The book is rounded off with a discussion of outsourcing strategies and logistics...