Business Information Sources

Business Information Sources
Author: Lorna M. Daniells
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1976-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780520029460

Annotated bibliography and guide to sources of information on business and management - includes material reating to accounting, taxation, computers and management information systems, insurance, real estate business, marketing, personnel management, labour relations, etc.

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management

The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
Author: Alan Rushton
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780749433659

Designed for students, young managers and seasoned practitioners alike, this handbook explains the nuts and bolts of the modern logistics and distribution world in plain language. Illustrated throughout, this second edition includes new chapters on areas previously not covered, such as: intermodal transport; benchmarking; environmental matters; and vehicle and depot security.

Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources

Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources
Author: Paul Wasserman
Publisher: Gale Cengage
Total Pages: 772
Release: 1983
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

A detailed listing of primary subjects of interest to managerial personnel, with a record a sourcebooks, periodicals, organizations, directories, handbooks, bibliographies, on-line data bases, and other sources of information on each topic.

Logistics Transportation Systems

Logistics Transportation Systems
Author: MD Sarder
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2020-10-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0128162872

Logistics Transportation Systems compiles multiple topics on transportation logistics systems from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, providing detailed examples of real-world logistics workflows. It explores the key concepts and problem-solving techniques required by researchers and logistics professionals to effectively manage the continued expansion of logistics transportation systems, which is expected to reach an estimated 25 billion tons in the United States alone by 2045. This book provides an ample understanding of logistics transportation systems, including basic concepts, in-depth modeling analysis, and network analysis for researchers and practitioners. In addition, it covers policy issues related to transportation logistics, such as security, rules and regulations, and emerging issues including reshoring. This book is an ideal guide for academic researchers and both undergraduate and graduate students in transportation modeling, supply chains, planning, and systems. It is also useful to transportation practitioners involved in planning, feasibility studies, consultation and policy for transportation systems, logistics, and infrastructure. - Provides real-world examples of logistics systems solutions for multiple transportation modes, including seaports, rail, barge, road, pipelines, and airports - Covers a wide range of business aspects, including customer service, cost, and decision analysis - Features key-term definitions, concept overviews, discussions, and analytical problem-solving

Total Materials Management

Total Materials Management
Author: Eugene L. Magad
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 581
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1468464507

Reflecting the enhance role of materials/logistics management in today's competitive business environment, this new edition provides a fundamental understanding of the subject and its fuction in all sectors of the economy. It examines the vital area of customer service and shows how to implement a world class, integrated materials/logistics system that control activities starting with the supplier, through the company operation, and concluding with the satisfied customer. Thoroughly revised and updated, the Second Edition features new chapters on Just-In-Time and automation. Additional discussions include achieving world class competitiveness, ISO 9000 and organizational trends. Theoretical and practical examples of materials/logistics management are integrated with numerous real-life examples. This Second Edition of Total Materials Management presents accessible approaches for enhancing materials management/logistics, enabling personnel in purchasing, warehousing, physical distribution, materials handling, inventory control and production control to capitalize on vast opportunities for savings. This book is also an important resource for students in courses on materials/logistics management.