Supply Chain Management and Transport Logistics

The enterprise-focused framework of supply chain, which an overwhelming majority of books on supply chain management (SCM) have adopted, falls short in explaining recent developments in the real world, especially the so-called Wal-Mart model, in which a 'factory' is a virtual logistics network of multiple international manufacturing firms. The book fills the gap and examines supply chain and transport logistics.

The book also includes the development of a unified methodological framework which underpins all the characteristics of the interrelationship between supply chain management and logistics. It covers many aspects of the important and innovative developments well. The book offers a unique coverage of integrated logistics of navigation, aviation and transportation.
The book not only answers the urgent need for a book on supply chain management and transport logistics but also highlights the central role of supply chain logistics in the emerging fields of sustainable (green), humanitarian and maritime supply chains and the importantance of studying supply chain management together with transport logistics. It also explains the difference between supply chain logistics and manufacturing logistics. It is a useful reference for those in the industry as well as for those taking related courses.

John J. Liu has more than twenty years of extensive teaching, research and consultancy experience in risk and decision analysis of logistics, supply chain and maritime services. He has very distinctive experiences in leading and designing executive development programs for senior executives and professionals. His publications are frequently found in refereed journals such as OR and Management Science, receiving different teaching and research awards. He has served on the Engineering Panel of Research Grant Council, HKSAR (2005-2011). He serves on Advisory Board for Journal of Maritime Policy and Management (2008-2010), and on Human Resource Taskforce of Maritime Industry Council, HKSAR (2006-2010).

Part 1: Business Supplies and Logistics: Systems and Technology 1. The Art of Winning in Manufacturing 2. Managing Supply Capacity and Resource 3. Inventory and Reserve Systems 4. Forecasting in Supply Chain and Transport Logistics Part 2: Supply Chain Management 5. Supply Chain Efficiency 6. Purchasing: Supply Contracts and Bargaining Games 7. Transportation and Distribution 8. Maintenance and Service Supply Chain Part 3: Integrated Supply Chain and Transport Logistics 9. Shipping and Navigation Logistics 10. Global Ports and Logistics Facilitation 11. Information Technology in Supply Chain and Transport Logistics 12. Aviation Logistics Management 13. Environmental Logistics