Introduction to Global Logistics: Delivering the Goods - Softcover

Manners-Bell, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074947825X ISBN 13: 9780749478254

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2016

Synopsis

<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><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><p><b>Online resources available: </b>Chapter-supporting lecturer slides.</p>

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About the Author

<p><b>John Manners-Bell</b> is the CEO of Transport Intelligence, a leading supplier of market solutions to the global logistics industry. He is also Visiting Professor at the London Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University. </p><p><b>John Manners-Bell</b> started his working life as an operations manager in a freight forwarding and road haulage company based in the UK. Prior to establishing Transport Intelligence, he worked as an analyst in consultancies specialising in international trade, transport and logistics. He also spent a number of years as European marketing manager for UPS Supply Chain Solutions working at locations across Europe, including France, Netherlands and Germany. </p><p>He holds an MSc in Transport Planning and Management from the University of Westminster, a BA (Hons) in Classics from King's College London where he was also awarded an Associateship (AKC). <b>John Manners-Bell</b> is a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and former Chair of the Supply Chain, Logistics Global Advisory Council of the World Economic Forum, and a Freeman of the City of London.</p>

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 074947825X
• ISBN 13: 9780749478254
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384