TY - BOOK AU - Vinod V Sople AU - SOPLE (Vinod V) TI - Logistics Management : The Supply Chain Imperative SN - 9788131768624 U1 - 658.7 23 PY - 2022/// CY - Uttar Pradesh PB - Pearson India Education Services Pvt Ltd KW - Logistics KW - Supply Chain Mangaement KW - Storage Density N2 - Logistics management, 3/e is essential for creating value for both customers and stakeholders. Effective Logistic chains help organizations to compete in both global and domestic markets. The book addresses these issues in 5 parts, which deal with the basics of Logistics, Logistics Mix, Strategic approaches in managing logistics, Logistics controls and cases. The author has used diagrams and examples for students to better appreciate the concepts. Contents 1. Logistics – At the Center Of World Trade 2. Customer Service – A Key Element in Logistics Strategy 3. Logistics– As a Source of Competitive Advantage for the Supply Chain 4. Warehousing – A Role Beyond Storage 5. Material Handling Systems -For Exploiting Productivity Potential in Logistics 6. Storage Systems - For Space Efficiency and Storage Density 7. Inventory Management - For Lean Supply Chain 8. Transportation – The Backbone of Logistics 9. Logistical Packaging - For Safe Product Movement, Handling and Storage 10. Logistics Information System -A Vehicle for Supply Chain Competitiveness 11. Logistics Design for Distribution Channels -To Create Time & Space Utilities of Product to the Customers 12. Logistics Outsourcing -An Emerging Trend 13. E-Commerce Logistics - More Challenging Than Ever 14. Technology– A Pervasive Factor in Logistics Fulfillment 15. Reverse Logistics - A new wave 16. Global Logistics– A Pervasive Role in Wheeling International Trade 17. Strategic Logistics – Looking Beyond the Basics 18. Performance Measurements and Controls - To Track and Improve the Health of Supply Chain 19. Government Policies and Regulations– For Industry Growth, Customer Protection and Operational Controls 20. Logistics Costing - Impacting Product Profitability 21. Quantitative Techniques – For Optimization in Logistics 22. Logistics Organization – Bridging Business Aspirations through Implementation 23. Green Logistics – Journey Towards Sustainability 24. Cases ER -