Strategic Management for Transport and Logistics - Softcover

Skiba, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1763611248 ISBN 13: 9781763611245

Publisher: After Midnight Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive guide to the various facets of the transport and logistics industry, providing detailed insights into each sector and the jobs within them. The introduction sets the stage, explaining the importance of the industry and its vast scope.
The text delves into the different sectors within transport and logistics, highlighting the diversity and complexity of the industry. It offers a detailed look at the various jobs available, giving readers an understanding of potential career paths.
Logistics is defined and explored, laying the groundwork for understanding the subsequent sections. Maintaining operational procedures is emphasized, ensuring that transport and logistics enterprises run smoothly and efficiently.
The book is dedicated to monitoring the safety of transport activities, emphasizing the importance of safety in operations. Managing international freight transfer is thoroughly covered, addressing the challenges and strategies involved in global logistics.
Focus shifts to managing a supply chain, offering strategies for effective supply chain management. Managing facility and inventory requirements is discussed, highlighting its crucial role in maintaining efficient operations.
The implementation and monitoring of transport logistics are covered, providing practical advice on ensuring logistics operations are effective. Export logistics are explored, detailing the specific requirements and challenges of exporting goods.
Establishing international distribution networks is outlined, offering strategies for global expansion. The text also discusses developing, implementing, and reviewing purchasing strategies, highlighting the importance of procurement in logistics.
The implementation and monitoring of environmental protection policies and procedures are emphasized, underscoring the industry's responsibility toward sustainability. Managing work area safety is reinforced, highlighting the importance of a safe working environment.
Finally, the book covers managing people performance, providing insights into effective leadership and management practices within the transport and logistics industry. Overall, it is a thorough resource for anyone involved in or interested in the transport and logistics sector.

Edition details

• Publisher: After Midnight Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1763611248
• ISBN 13: 9781763611245
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 568