Global Logistics and Distribution Planning Strategies for Management

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ISBN: 9780749439309

ISBN-10: 0749439300

ISBN-13: 9780749439309

Edition: 4th 2003

Authors: Donald Waters

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The field of logistics has continued to develop at a remarkable pace. Until recently logistics was barely considered in the long-term plans of even major companies: now its strategic role is recognized in almost every organization. This is hardly surprising. Recent years have seen a growth in international trade, strategic alliances, e-commerce and increased outsourcing of non-core activities. Add to this the increased emphasis on customer satisfaction, flexible operations, time compression and concern for the environment, and it becomes clear why organizations are concentrating on getting their logistics right.Taking a truly international perspective, Global Logistics and Distribution…

Book details

List price: $75.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Kogan Page, Limited
Publication date: 6/1/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.090

Donald Waters has over 30 years' experience of teaching and working in logistics and operations management. He is the author of several well-known logistics books, including Global Logistics (also published by Kogan Page). He has lectured extensively in the area and was until recently Professor of Operations Management at the University of Calgary, Canada. He is now a visiting professor at various universities, including University of Calgary, Warsaw School of Economics, Czech Management Centre, University of Quebec at Montreal, University of Sheffield, Henley Management College and Edinburgh Business School. He runs a company that is centred around management research and education. He is… a member of the CILT.



List of figures


List of tables


Notes on contributors


Introduction



Development and trends in supply chain management



Introduction


Changing views of logistics


Integration of the supply chain


Logistics strategy


Trends in logistics


Global logistics


Measuring performance


Improving performance


Conclusions


References



New directions in logistics



The emergence of the value-conscious customer


Logistics and supply chain management


The new competitive framework: the three Rs


The organizational challenge


Summary


References



Future trends in supply chain management



Abstract


Introduction



More than just lorries and buyers



More than just orders and information



More than just fast and efficient



More than just textbooks and totebins


Summary and conclusion


Acknowledgement


References



Agile supply chain operating environments



Summary


Introduction


Agile supply chain principles


Operating circumstances requiring agility


The categorization for operating environments


Conclusion and reflections


References



Time compression in the supply chain



Time compression and competition


What time compression is


The time compression approach: competitive advantage


The time compression approach: cost advantage


The time compression approach: quality advantage


The time compression approach: technology advantage


The time compression approach: customer focus


Benefits of time compression


Examples of the application of time compression


Conclusion


References



Formulating a logistics strategy



Why formulate logistics strategies?


A conceptual approach to formulating logistics strategy


Illustrated typology of possible logistics strategies


Strategic action itineraries in logistics


Conclusions


Summary


References


Further reading



Thinking strategically about supply chain relationships management: the issue of incentives



Incentivization and the process of exchange


Incentivization and the outsourcing dilemma


Incentivization and supplier management


Conclusion


References



Supply/demand chain management: the next frontier for competitiveness



The starting point


Perceived customer value


The evolution of the logistics concept


A new perspective


E-logistics


Process management


Supply chain management


Demand chain management


Demand/supply chain linkages


E-nets


Conclusions


References


Further reading



Internet traders can increase profitability by reshaping their supply chains



Internet trading is set to account for a quarter of all purchases in the next five years


Customer satisfaction so far has been less than satisfactory


The integration of the business processes and systems did not always receive enough management attention


Moving away from traditional supply chains and distribution networks adds complexity but provides an opportunity for profit


How Internet traders can take advantage of the opportunities available from streamlined supply chains and distribution networks


The establishment of a vision of the future


Reviewing business processes and electronic systems


The opportunity is waiting to be exploited


References



Organization, the supply chain and IT



The path to the Internet


The Internet implications


Networks and the new players


The new organization


Concluding remarks


References



Performance measurement and management in the supply chain



Introduction


Keeping score--a basic management principle


The balanced scorecard: the standard for goal setting and measurement


The fundamental concepts of supply chain management and measurement


Mastering the complexity of supply chain and logistics performance management


The principle of 'input and output measures'


Setting goals across the chain through service level agreements


The 'delivery, recovery and stewardship' model


Defining the specific metrics across the chain


Collecting and managing data


Future directions in performance measurement


Conclusion


Note


References



Benchmarking in logistics and supply chain management



Introduction


What benchmarking is


A brief history of benchmarking


What it can do for you


Scoping benchmarking studies


Quantitative versus qualitative benchmarking


A systematic approach


The people issues in benchmarking


The pitfalls


Critical success factors (CSFs) for benchmarking


Hasn't benchmarking had its day?


Lessons learnt


Supply-chain-related case studies--benchmarking in action


Conclusions


References



Outsourcing the logistics function



Introduction


Growth of outsourcing


Factors promoting outsourcing


The process of externalization


Recent trends in the purchase of logistical services


Evolving relationship between providers and users of logistical services


Conclusion


References



Delivering sustainability through supply chain management



Background


Purchasing or procurement


Production or manufacturing


Use and maintenance


Dispose or recycle and reuse


Managerial and financial sustainability


Conclusion


References



Retail logistics



Introduction


The evolution of the logistics concept


Logistics and competitive strategy in retailing


Efficient consumer response (ECR)


Differences in logistics 'culture' in international markets


Consumer choice and retail formats


Manufacturer-retailer relationships


Logistics cost structures


Role of the third-party contractor


The internationalization of logistics practice


The future


References



Managing the financial supply chain: scope, services and problems



Summary


Introduction


Enlarging the scope of supply chain management towards finance


Drivers of finance-related logistics costs


Controlling your finance costs in the supply chain


Creating value through supply chain finance


Integrating finance into supply chain management


The market for SCF services


Conclusion


References



Training in logistics



About learning


Business trends


Development trends


Responding to a changing environment


The logistics environment


Performance development model


Learning foundations


If you think training is expensive, try ignorance


Conclusion


References



City logistics: the continuing search for sustainable solutions



Introduction: the urban logistics dilemma


The EC and UK contexts


A range of potential urban freight solutions


Urban freight trans-shipment centres


Promoting consolidated freight movements in urban areas


Bigger vehicles or smaller vehicles for urban logistics work


Vehicle technology: alternative vehicle fuels and quieter vehicles


Information systems and transport telematics: urban logistics applications


Time-of-day or vehicle size restrictions in urban areas


Urban collection and delivery at night


Freight quality partnerships in the United Kingdom


Conclusions: the preference for encouragement rather than enforcement


References


Further reading



Global enterprise logistics: one tradition ends and another begins



Introduction


Global enterprise logistics


Global logistics: current issues


Case studies


Uncovering value within your logistics organization


Conclusion



The changing supply of logistics services in the UK



Introduction


UK market trends


Market structure: a recent oligopoly


'Europe sans frontiers': new market opportunities and threats


UK logistics companies in the rest of Europe


Other European logistics operators in the United Kingdom


Conclusions


References



Global strategy



Introduction


Requirements for integration


Preparing to integrate the supply chain


International partnerships


Continuous improvement


Cultural differences


Balancing price, quality and service


Conclusions



Developments in Western European logistics strategies



Introduction


Changes in the demand for logistics services


Market structure of logistics service providers


Logistics strategies in the European grocery industry


Transportation in Europe


Opportunities and pressures for logistics providers in a new Europe


Concluding remarks


References



Logistics strategies for Central and Eastern Europe



Introduction


Conditions of economic development of CEE countries before 1990


The logistics system of CEE before 1989


Development of logistics in the period of transition


Logistics strategies in CEE countries


Conclusions


References


Further reading



Route-to-market for Western consumer goods in Asia



Economic background


Consumer markets in Southeast Asia


Current players in Southeast Asia


Choosing routes for entry to Asia's markets


An example of entering the market: Tesco


Conclusions


References



Logistics strategies for North America



Introduction


Distinctive North American conditions


Supply chain management strategies


Features of supply chain processes


Conclusion


References


Index