Richards G. The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit. Over 100 Tools...4ed 2024

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The fourth edition is fully updated to feature the latest frameworks and topics, including robotics and blockchain in logistics and how to measure the return on investment for these technologies. It offers solutions and plans spanning across a variety of functions such as warehousing, logistics, supply chain management, inventory and outsourcing. General management, performance management and problem-solving tools are also included to provide a broader, transferable scope of tools for the reader. Each toolkit addresses key principles within its area of discipline, providing the reader with a precision approach to be used in complex and sensitive circumstances. The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit is an essential resource of practical tools and information for warehouse, inventory and transport managers and students to help them tackle the challenges of logistics and supply chain management. Online resources contain downloadable content, including supply chain audits and supply chain strategy decision charts.
Introduction
Warehouse management tools and guides
Transport management tools
Inventory management tools
Supply chain management tools
Outsourcing tools
Performance measurement and quality improvement tools
Financial management tools and ratios
Problem-solving tools