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A practical guide to logistics : (Record no. 15403)

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781398612693
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781398612648
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number HD38.5 .R83 2025
Item number 1
MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME
Personal name Rudd, Jerry,
TITLE STATEMENT
Title A practical guide to logistics :
Remainder of title an introduction to transport, warehousing and distribution /
Statement of responsibility, etc Jerry Rudd.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement Second edition.
Copyright Date
Place of publication London ;
-- New York, NY :
Name of publisher Kogan Page,
Year of publication or production 2024.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages xvii, 397 pages :
Other physical details illustrations ;
FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Machine generated contents note: Chapter - 01: Introduction - What is logistics?; Chapter - 02: First steps - Strategic decisions; Chapter - 03: Storage - The physical infrastructure; Chapter - 04: Warehouse handling equipment; Chapter - 05: Warehouse operations and management systems; Chapter - 06: Packaging and customer requirements; Chapter - 07: Road vehicles; Chapter - 08: Abnormal indivisible loads; Chapter - 09: Vehicle operations - Costs and their reduction; Chapter - 10: Legal requirements and compliance; Chapter - 11: Vehicle routing and networks; Chapter - 12: Rail and other inland transport; Chapter - 13: Seafreight and airfreight; Chapter - 14: Health and Safety; Chapter - 15: Terms and conditions and insurance; Chapter - 16: Customs and imports; Chapter - 17: Export documentation requirements; Chapter - 18: Miscellaneous supply chain topics;.
SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc "Few enter the logistics management industry with experience in all aspects of the profession. This book provides clear, workable explanations and guidance on the fundamentals to achieve success.A Practical Guide to Logistics is a straightforward guide taking readers through all aspects of the industry, covering packaging, transportation, warehousing and exporting and importing of goods. This fully updated second edition features a new chapter on Health and Safety in the field, and coverage of the most recent developments impacting logistics, including automation and electric vehicles.It equips readers with the necessary knowledge to progress in their careers and provides balanced advice on how to choose the right option for their business. A Practical Guide to Logistics is an essential introduction for practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students of logistics. Online resources include lecturer slides and additional figures and formulae"--
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Business logistics.
ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Source of classification or shelving scheme Library of Congress Classification
Koha item type Books
Holdings
Permanent Location Current Location Date acquired Full call number Accession Number Koha item type
Lafia Study Centre Lafia Study Centre 04/28/2025 HD38.5 .R83 2024 197052 Books

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