For undergraduate and graduate Logistics courses. Bring modern logistics theory to life. By exploring modern logistics from a managerial perspective, this leading text brings theory to life with its timely, practical, and thorough coverage of the fundamentals of logistics in today's dynamic global landscape. The tenth edition reflects the latest technological and economic changes that have recently occurred in the business world. NEW! Work with the most recent data: Chapter 3: Strategic and Financial Logistics, which is new to this edition, reflects the increasing strategic and financial impact of the logistics discipline. The new Part II: Supply Chain Management organizes the supply chain information within one convenient location in the text. Figures and Tables have been updated in this edition. Focus on the fundamentals: Succinct and Thorough Coverage.

Contemporary Logistics equips readers with a solid foundation in the basics of logistics, while still covering supply chain management issues. Bring chapter concepts to life: Real-World Topics. This text offers a lively presentation packed with relevant, real-world examples that spark students' interest and hold their attention. Along with its conversational writing style, the book continues to present the popular cartoon illustrations that spotlight the humorous side of logistics and supply chain management. Also, end-of-chapter cases are based on real business situations, and include national and international challenges.