Introduction to Global Logistics

<p><b><i>Introduction to Global Logistics</i></b> offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics this highly accessible text is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders. In this comprehensive second instalment of <i>Global Logistics Strategies</i> <b>John Manners-Bell</b> provides an in-depth definition description and exploration of the strategic principles and practices in transportation modes and supply chain verticals including: freight forwarding contract logistics shipping road freight air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors including automotive chemical pharmaceutical retail consumer and high tech. <p/><i><b>Introduction to Global Logistics </b></i>offers a detailed examination of key topics including: how the logistics industry has developed how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends what the risks are to the industry and how it will develop over the coming years. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry including 3D printing megacities and post-harvest food losses. <p/><b>Online resources available: </b>Chapter-supporting lecturer slides.</p>