* Section - ONE: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution; ** Chapter - 01: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; ** Chapter - 02: Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; ** Chapter - 03: Customer Service and Logistics; ** Chapter - 04: Channels of Distribution; ** Chapter - 05: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics; * Section - TWO: Planning for Logistics; ** Chapter - 06: Planning Framework for Logistics; ** Chapter - 07: Logistics Processes; ** Chapter - 08: Supply Chain Segmentation; ** Chapter - 09: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; ** Chapter - 10: Logistics Network Planning; ** Chapter - 11: Logistics Management and Organisation; ** Chapter - 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment; ** Chapter - 13: Manufacturing Logistics; * Section - THREE: Procurement, Inventory and Demand Forecasting; ** Chapter - 14: Procurement and Supply; ** Chapter - 15: Inventory - The Basic Concepts; ** Chapter - 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain; ** Chapter - 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting; * Section - FOUR: Warehousing and Storage; ** Chapter - 18: Principles of Warehousing; ** Chapter - 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised); ** Chapter - 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised); ** Chapter - 21: Order Picking and Packing; ** Chapter - 22: Receiving and Despatch; ** Chapter - 23: Warehouse Design; ** Chapter - 24: Warehouse Management and Information; * Section - FIVE: Freight Transport; ** Chapter - 25: International Logistics - Modal Choice; ** Chapter - 26: Maritime Transport; ** Chapter - 27: Air Transport; ** Chapter - 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport; ** Chapter - 29: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Selection; ** Chapter - 30: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Costing; ** Chapter - 31: Road Freight Transport - Planning and Resourcing; ** Chapter - 32: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling; ** Chapter - 33: International Freight Forwarding; * Section - SIX: Outsourcing Logistics; ** Chapter - 34: Outsourcing - Operations & Services; ** Chapter - 35: Outsourcing - Decision Criteria; ** Chapter - 36: Outsourcing - The Selection Process; ** Chapter - 37: Outsourcing Management; * Section - SEVEN: Operational Management; ** Chapter - 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring; ** Chapter - 39: Benchmarking; ** Chapter - 40: AI, Blockchains, Digital Twins and the digitalisation of Supply Chain; ** Chapter - 41: Security and Safety; ** Chapter - 42: Sustainable Logistics; ** Chapter - 43: Humanitarian and Disaster Logistics.
The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management : Understanding the Supply Chain