Managing Logistics Systems
Managing Logistics Systems

Author: John M. Longshore

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-06-09

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1000595358

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This textbook introduces logistics from a broad perspective to include all activities throughout the product and service life cycle pertaining to supply chain and logistics management, the physical supply and distribution of products, and the corresponding maintenance and support. It recognizes the mutual interdependence of the major functional areas of the organization including marketing, production, and finance. The emphasis throughout the text is on logistics in the context of a total business system design process. It views the business as a "system", managing logistics within that system, and thus transforming their Supply Chain. Pedagogy to aid learning is incorporated throughout every chapter, with chapter objectives, case studies, and concept checks. This text is intended for both upper-level undergraduate and lower-level graduate students in both Business and Engineering on logistics and supply chain tracks. It can also serve as a reference for practitioners actively engaged in day-to-day management of logistics and supply chain activities. Supplementary online resources include an instructors’ manual, chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, glossary, and a test bank of exam questions.

The Billboard Illustrated Home Recording Handbook
The Billboard Illustrated Home Recording Handbook

Author: Ronan MacDonald

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 926

ISBN-13: 9780823070794

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A comprehensive and accessible guide to creating music on one's home computer covers all the software and hardware needed to produce any type of music, accompanied by professional tips, detailed explanations, helpful advice, and essential information. Original.

Hierarchical Planning and Information Sharing Techniques in Supply Chain Management
Hierarchical Planning and Information Sharing Techniques in Supply Chain Management

Author: Taghipour, Atour

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-01-22

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1522573003

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Efficient supply chain management is essential for maintaining successful workflows within companies. A lack of decisional, organizational, and information integration can lead to increased cost for a business due to missed opportunities, delays, inefficient inventory decisions, poor capacity allocation, and misuse of resources. Companies must employ collaborative practices across all functions of the supply chain in order to avoid costly mishaps. Hierarchical Planning and Information Sharing Techniques in Supply Chain Management is an essential reference source that discusses information exchanges and approaches of coordination related to operation planning for a better understanding of how hierarchical planning techniques and principles can contribute to the effective and efficient management and planning of supply chain activities. Featuring research on topics such as competitive advantages, information sharing, and transport management, this book is ideally designed for managers, academicians, and practitioners in the field of supply chain management, operations management, logistics, and operations research.

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Author: Jack Belzer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1977-09-01

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9780824722586

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"This comprehensive reference work provides immediate, fingertip access to state-of-the-art technology in nearly 700 self-contained articles written by over 900 international authorities. Each article in the Encyclopedia features current developments and trends in computers, software, vendors, and applications...extensive bibliographies of leading figures in the field, such as Samuel Alexander, John von Neumann, and Norbert Wiener...and in-depth analysis of future directions."