New Trends in Distribution Logistics
The globalization of markets has reinforced the interest in logistics. A constantly raising level of competition among companies stresses the need for improved logistic processes, in terms of cost reduction and increased service level. The book covers the main problems of distribution logistics: net...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1999, 1999
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Edition: | 1st ed. 1999 |
Series: | Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems
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Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | The globalization of markets has reinforced the interest in logistics. A constantly raising level of competition among companies stresses the need for improved logistic processes, in terms of cost reduction and increased service level. The book covers the main problems of distribution logistics: network design and location problems, tactical and operational planning of transport, internal logistics, and inventory management. The book contains a rigorous methodological approach with an emphasis on practical problems. Two survey papers provide references and open problems |
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Physical Description: | X, 319 p. 26 illus online resource |
ISBN: | 9783642585685 |