Logistics Sector Developments: Planning Models for Enterprises and Logistics Clusters

United Nations, “Logistics Sector Developments: Planning Models for Enterprises and Logistics Clusters”
United Nations | 2009 | ISBN: 9211205174 | 154 pages | PDF | 1,1 MB 

Commissioned by ESCAP, the regional development arm of the United Nations for Asia and the Pacific, this study examines current policies toward the establishment of inland logistic centers and dry ports through the analysis of existing trends in supply chain management. Based upon the results of the 2003 Almaty Programme of Action as well as the 2006 Ministerial Conference held in Busan, Korea, this report offers a step-by-step plan to evaluate current practices in seaports, industrial clusters and existing inland logistic centers before making policy recommendations to specific countries. These conclusions are designed so that policymakers in government and industry can view the raw data and make independent evaluations on the development of these dry ports.
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The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics

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This unique, single volume dictionary aims to make sense of the language of generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of the legal terms and definitions, that has grown up around the transport and logistics industries.

About the Author

David Lowe is a freelance writer well known in the road transport industry, particularly for his involvement with training for the professional competence examinations. Formerly he was an independent transport consultant and regular contributor to the transport press, and is the author of many transport books including The Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook, The Dangerous Goods Safety Manual, A Guide to the LGV Driving Licence, Driving Test and Theory Test, The European Bus and Coach Handbook, The European Road Freighting Handbook, and Goods Vehicle Costing and Pricing Handbook. David's previous experience includes: Over 50 years' experience in road haulage and own-account transport - at one time as an owner-driver haulier. From British Road Services trainee in 1952 to own-account fleet management in food distribution in 1966. Staff writer on Commercial Motor from 1968 specialising in transport legislation, operational and management issues. First edition of the highly successful Transport Manager's Handbook, the so-called transport manager's 'bible', published in 1970. Freelance writer from 1972, contributing to most UK transport journals and many other publications including the Financial Times, Management Today, Logistics Focus and The Director. Visit David Lowe's website at www.davidlowe.org

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• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749435712
• ISBN-13: 978-0749435714
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches 

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Logistics and the Out-bound Supply Chain (Manufacturing Engineering Series)

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The control and organisation of the flow of goods in the supply chain is of vital importance to industry and commerce, including manufacturing industrial enterprises, where the timely and efficient delivery of their output at an economic cost is of great concern. This book considers the out-bound supply chain and the associated out-bound logistics ie the flow of goods from the point of production or manufacture to the point of consumption. In doing so, it has to cover a range of management topics and techniques, including measures of performance, order management and forecasting, stock management and management of the supply chain.

Written in clear and jargon-free language, this book, whilst intended primarily students of engineering and manufacturing, at 3rd year undergraduate and postgraduate level, would also be of interest to logistics and operations management students. Typical examination questions are included.

About the Author

John Meredith Smith lectures in Operations Management on undergraduate, post-graduate and MBA programmes in universities and business schools in the UK and across Europe. He was UK Manufacturing Director of Norsk Data and Operations Director of Wordplex plc. His industrial experience spans 25 years in the UK, Europe, US and South Africa. He is author of numerous articles in the specialist and professional journals.

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• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann (July 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857180321
• ISBN-13: 978-1857180329
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches 

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Accelerated Logistics: Streamlining the Army's Supply Chain

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• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: RAND Corporation (August 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0833027859
• ISBN-13: 978-0833027856
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.2 inches

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In June 1998, U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the National Partnership forReinventing Government presented a team of Army logisticians and RAND analysts the "Hammer Award" in recognition of a great accomplishment: making Army logistics work better and cost less. This report documents that achievement. Started in 1995, the Army's Velocity Management (VM) initiative sought to improve the responsiveness, reliability, andefficiency of the Army's then outdated logistics systems. Since then the Army has dramatically streamlined its supply process, cutting order and ship times for repair parts by 75 percent at all major installations and by 50 percent nationwide. Building on the story of VM's success, the author demonstrates how this simple yet powerful process improvementmethodology has transformed the Army's supply system into a set of customer-focused processes honed to deliver supplies where they are needed, when they are needed. An organizational structure made up of senior Army leadership, site and process improvement teams, and continuing analytic support from RAND catalyzed the institutionalization of this cultural change; VM's Define-Measure-Improve methodology sustained it. At each installation, simple rules such as "clear the floor each day" helped slash processing delays.The performance of each segment was also measured, with immediate and specific feedback on how to improve. The implementation and optimization of a reliable high-volume distribution system proved instrumental in providing the Army with premium-level service that is faster, better, and cheaper. As a result, Army customers now routinely receive the quick and dependable level of service they have come to expect from ahigh-performing commercial supply chain.

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Started in 1995, the Army's Velocity Management (VM) initiativesought to improve the responsiveness, reliability, and efficiency of theArmy's then outdated logistics system. Through the implementation ofa simple yet powerful process improvement methodology, the Army hasdramatically streamlined its supply process, cutting order and shiptimes for repair parts by nearly two-thirds nationwide and by over 75percent at several major installations.This report tells the story of this remarkable accomplishment. Itshould be of interest not only to military logisticians, but also to corporationsacross a wide variety of industries whose survival dependsupon their supply chains delivering a sustainable competitive advantage.On March 19, 1999, this report was presented to Dr. Bernard Rostker,Under Secretary of the Army, and General John Coburn, thenDeputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and currently the CommandingGeneral of Army Materiel Command.The research was conducted in the Military Logistics Program ofthe RAND Arroyo Center, a federally funded research and developmentcenter sponsored by the United States Army. VM research atRAND is sponsored by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics(DCSLOG), Department of the Army. Commanding General U.S.Army Combined Arms Support Command (CG CASCOM) is designatedby the DCSLOG the Executive Agent for the implementation ofthe Army's VM initiative.

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INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN OUTSOURCING

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• Hardcover: 424 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page; 1 edition (June 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749448148
• ISBN-13: 978-0749448141
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches

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Logistics and supply chain outsourcing is an area of constant growth, and global sourcing is now a competitive requirement. It is a recognized strategy to align the supply chain with company direction and to manage services and costs more effectively. International Logistics Supply Chain Outsourcing is a comprehensive guide to the use of outsourcing logistics and supply chain operations. It includes a review of the market, an assessment of the major providers, a description of the main services available and a consideration of the key drivers for outsourcing. In addition, it provides a detailed framework for selecting a suitable service provider as well as a comprehensive evaluation of change management and subsequent contract management requirements.

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Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants Ltd, specializing in distribution, logistics and supply chain management and was formerly the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Transportation at Cranfield School of Management.

Steve Walker is currently a research fellow at Royal Holloway College, University of London.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Integration

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• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd (June 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412929792
• ISBN-13: 978-1412929790
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches 

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For students who want to advance their understanding of company logistics and supply chains, the author examines how a number of firms in a supply chain work together to create a flow of products and services that satisfies end customers, whilst enabling all the manufacturing and service companies involved to grow profitably. Including the most recent concepts and theoretical advances to emerge from the field of logistics and supply chain management, this text informs and assists its readers with the aid of case studies and accompanying questions, diagrams, photos and an accompanying website at www.sagepub.co.uk/sadler.

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