A Practical Guide to Logistics

A Practical Guide to Logistics
Author: Jerry Rudd
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2019-07-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0749486325

Few people come into logistics management with knowledge and experience of all aspects of the profession. Some may have worked their way up from driving a vehicle but know little of warehouses, others may find themselves taking responsibility for logistics as part of a wider remit such as operations. A Practical Guide to Logistics aims to equip them with the necessary knowledge to move on to the next stage, with simple non-technical explanations of the options available, and impartial advice on how to choose the right option for their business. It is also an excellent primer for students studying logistics for the first time, on BSc or MSc courses, as well as practitioners on professional training courses. A Practical Guide to Logistics is a straightforward guide taking readers through all aspects of this fascinating industry, covering packaging, transportation, warehousing and exporting and importing of goods. There is a real need for this basic knowledge, both for practitioners starting out in the industry or more experienced practitioners who may have gaps in their knowledge. The book examines each aspect of logistics in turn and the text is supported by numerous illustrations.

A Practical Guide to Logistics

A Practical Guide to Logistics
Author: Jerry Rudd
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2023-12-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1398612685

Few enter the logistics management industry with experience in all aspects of the profession. This book provides clear, workable explanations and guidance on the fundamentals to achieve success. A Practical Guide to Logistics is a straightforward guide taking readers through all aspects of the industry, covering packaging, transportation, warehousing and exporting and importing of goods. This fully updated second edition features a new chapter on Health and Safety in the field, and coverage of the most recent developments impacting logistics, including automation and electric vehicles. It equips readers with the necessary knowledge to progress in their careers and provides balanced advice on how to choose the right option for their business. A Practical Guide to Logistics is an essential introduction for practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students of logistics.

When Someone Dies

When Someone Dies
Author: Scott Taylor Smith
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1476700249

A lawyer and venture capitalist provides a complete, practical guide for dealing with the concrete details surrounding the death of a loved one, from funeral and estate planning to navigating the complexities of online identities. Scott Taylor Smith, a venture capitalist and lawyer, had plentiful resources, and yet after his mother died, he made a series of agonizing and costly mistakes in squaring away her affairs. He could find countless books that dealt with caring for the dying and the emotional fallout of death, but very few that dealt with the logistics. In the aftermath of his mother’s death, Smith decided to write the book he wished he’d had. When Someone Dies provides readers with a crucial framework for making good, informed, money-saving decisions in the chaotic thirty days after a loved one dies and beyond. It provides essential, concrete guidance on: • Making funeral and memorial service arrangements • Writing an obituary • Estate planning • Contacting family and friends • Handling your loved one’s online footprint • Navigating probate • Dealing with finances, including trusts and taxation • And much, much more Featuring concise checklists in each chapter, this guide offers answers to practical questions, enabling loved ones to save time and money and focus on healing.

The Handbook of Logistics Contracts

The Handbook of Logistics Contracts
Author: J. Jané
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2006-04-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230597580

The third-party logistics industry is a growing field. This is the first practical handbook to support managers in the creation and negotiation of logistics contracts from the legal and economic perspective. The book provides the general framework and an extensive analysis of the content, structure and best practices of logistics contracts.

A Practical Handbook of Supply Chain Management

A Practical Handbook of Supply Chain Management
Author: Zia Mahmood Ahmad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2018-07-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781981037520

It is a common observation that every business acquires some materials, processes them, and hands them over to the customer. Supply chain management techniques help to ensure smoothness of this whole process. Modernization, automation, and globalization have become the need of surviving and growing in the fast-changing world. Removal of barriers has acted as a catalyst to accelerate the process further which is increasing complexity and challenges for businesses. Remaining well informed is a need of business and growing in carrier. People want brief information and don't like to read long passages, sending extremely short message is practiced more now. Based upon these I have tried to develop a simple starter's guide after years of hard work that covers all important functions of SCM in a friend and casual way.

Logistics and Fulfillment for E-Business

Logistics and Fulfillment for E-Business
Author: Janice Reynolds
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-07-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781138436428

Logistics and fulfillment management is unglamorous, complex and expensive, but it is one of the primary factors determining whether an e-business will be profitable. Many enterprises (large and small) rush into the e-business model without adequate consi

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
Author: Alan Rushton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This third edition includes updates in manufacturing logistics, integrated logistics, process design and home delivery, and brand new sections on warehouse receipt and dispatch.