The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit, Second Edition
- 5h 9m
- Gwynne Richards, Susan Grinsted
- Kogan Page
- 2016
The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit provides practical, take-away tools for warehouse, inventory and transport managers to apply to the day-to-day challenges of logistics and supply chain management. This book offers applicable solutions to some of the most frequently encountered problems of the industry. The 2nd edition has been thoroughly revised to ensure that all research is updated to reflect the latest innovations in technology and processes. The tools have been revised to ensure the utmost relevance, and a collection of new tools has been added to ensure that the book is relevant and applicable in light of the most recent changes to the sector.
The aim of The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit is to provide today's managers with a toolbox of practical ideas and information to help them in their day-to-day work. It explains a number of the major management tools and suggests areas within supply chain and logistics where they can be applied. The tools have been put into chapters, including supply chains, warehousing, transport and inventory.
About the Authors
Gwynne Richards has over 30 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics. He runs courses on warehouse management for professional organizations in the UK and lectures at the University of Warwick and the University of Aston. He is also the author of Warehouse Management (Kogan Page).
Susan Grinsted is the Director of Burman Associates, a supply chain consulting company focused on training and education in production and supply chain management. She has worked with companies such as Coca-Cola, Philip Morris and British Midland Airways.
In this Book
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List of Tools
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Introduction
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Warehouse Management Tools and Guides
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Transport Management Tools
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Inventory Management Tools
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Supply Chain Management Tools
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Outsourcing Tools
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General Management Tools
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Performance Management Tools
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Financial Management Tools and Ratios
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Problem-Solving Tools
