Logistical Excellence

Author : Donald J. Bowersox
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483292479
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logistical Excellence written by Donald J. Bowersox and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Benefit from the practices of the best logistics managers One of the nation's top authorities on logistics management presents a focused interpretation of research findings to help managers improve logistical competency within their organizations. Zeroing in on the best practices of successful logistic managers - and well supported by statistical evidence this handbook provides a sequential model as well as extensive coverage of Electronic Data Interchange in the logistics process. You'll find out why logistics must play an increasingly critical role in overall corporate strategy in the coming years, and why its managers must learn to better manage change. Special emphasis is placed on the development of strategic alliances to increase corporate speed and quality. Throughout the eight chapters, an action-oriented case dialogue facilitates interest and ease of reading.

Author : Peter Wells
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030144933
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Operations and Logistics written by Peter Wells and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection collates the most up-to-date and important research within the area of operations and logistics management. Boasting the combined expertise of one of the largest logistics and operations management academic teams in Europe, it provides both depth and diversity in a balanced portfolio. The first two sections are concerned with key contemporary issues in the subject area, providing a current and up-to-date overview of the field. Section three presents a selection of important cross-cutting themes that impinge upon and inform teaching, research and practice, while the final section includes a celebration of research highlights and showcases cutting-edge applications from leaders in the field. Invaluable to students, researchers and academics alike, this book is compulsory reading for those active within operations and logistics research.

Author : Hans-Christian Pfohl
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3662643499
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logistics Systems written by Hans-Christian Pfohl and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Der Autor erläutert logistische Teilsysteme wie Auftragsabwicklung, Lagerhaltung oder Beschaffungs- und Produktionslogistik aus betriebswirtschaftlicher Sicht. Die veränderten Anforderungen an das Dienstleistungsangebot von Logistikunternehmen werden ebenso behandelt wie gesamtwirtschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen und internationale Logistiksysteme. Das Buch wurde für die Neuauflage umfassend bearbeitet und aktualisiert, insbesondere hinsichtlich statistischer Auswertungen und neuer Entwicklungen wie z. B. RFID-Technologie und Intralogistik.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Author : John W. Langford
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007147224X
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logistics: Principles and Applications, Second Edition written by John W. Langford and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title incorporates SI units along with corresponding U.S. Customary System units. It is valuable for anyone preparing for the Certified Professional Logistician exam. It is useful to both the military and commercial sectors

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Total Pages : 24 pages
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Author : Ales Groznik
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535103679
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathways to Supply Chain Excellence written by Ales Groznik and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-03-16 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last decade, supply chain management has advanced from the warehouse and logistics to strategic management. Integrating theory and practices of supply chain management, this book incorporates hands-on literature on selected topics of Value Creation, Supply Chain Management Optimization and Mass-Customization. These topics represent key building blocks in management decisions and highlight the increasing importance of the supply chains supporting the global economy. The coverage focuses on how to build a competitive supply chain using viable management strategies, operational models, and information technology. It includes a core presentation on supply chain management, collaborative planning, advanced planning and budgeting system, risk management and new initiatives such as incorporating anthropometry into design of products.

Author : Luca Dellanna
Publisher : Luca Dell'anna
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best Practices for Operational Excellence, 2nd Ed. written by Luca Dellanna and published by Luca Dell'anna. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm a huge fan of High Output Management and Setting the Table [...] Luca's Best Practices for Operational Excellence took my management to the next level. It's been almost a month since I started implementing the principles, but I can already say that I've noticed a significant improvement in my company's morale [...] That feels amazing." – Molson Hart, Viahart CEO Inside, you’ll find the solutions to your problems as a manager: How to manage “difficult” employees? How to get your subordinates to solve their own problems? How to get more time for yourself to work on what’s important? How to introduce a culture of mutual trust, respect, and accountability, in a team which is demotivated or full of personal problems. What’s inside The 4 Principles of Operational Excellence that determine whether your organization will operate smoothly or always react to the last problem, whether your subordinates respect you and each other or operate with defensiveness and distrust. The 8 Best Practices of Operational Excellence that effective managers use weekly and monthly to ensure that the Principles are followed in practice every day, even when conditions are not optimal, even when they are not around. How to get buy-in, a roadmap for an impactful roll-out, and systems to sustain the change. This book does not let you alone with the complex reality of implementing change in a big company where multiple projects and agendas are involved. This book will help you improve the way your team works, leading to the following benefits: Less stress: as your team’s Operational Culture improves, they will learn how to solve alone problems you would have to micromanage instead. More time: as your team takes care of its own problems, you will be freed from running after emergencies and work on the things that matter. More respect: as you become a better leader, and your subordinates become better teammates, valuing each other’s work, you will become more respected and valued. More budget: as your team improves its output, your team’s bottom line contribution becomes available to be redistributed as budget and bonuses for you and your team. A better career: the skills you will learn with this book are rare and thus valuable. They will make you a more valued and respect employee, leading to a successful career. A complete playbook with best practices you can apply starting today in your company, to translate into impactful action the Principles of Operational Excellence. It includes comparisons between the actions of good managers and bad ones, lots of detailed examples, and word-by-word scripts. Other books only describe how an effective company looks like, ignoring how to get there. This book doesn’t leave you alone with the implementation. It proposes practical tactics and word-by-word scripts you can use to obtain buy-in from the Top Management and roll-out the change initiatives. THE COMPLETE TOOLKIT FOR THE OPERATIONS MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS IN MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS Handle unmotivated workers and instill newfound proactivity. Get your workers to work safely, even when the boss is not looking. Get your employees to keep an orderly work-floor, even when they are not motivated. Get your quality up while decreasing the cognitive load of your workers. Manage a fast-changing company, where workers fail to keep up with growth and change. In this handbook, you will find all the procedures you need to run your operations smoothly.

Author : G. Don Taylor
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420004581
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logistics Engineering Handbook written by G. Don Taylor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-12-14 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving state-of-the-art excellence and attaining the cost reductions associated with outstanding logistics efforts is an obvious gain in terms of competitive edge and profitability. As logistics tools evolve in comprehensiveness and complexity, and the use of these new tools becomes more pervasive, maintaining a position of leadership in logisti

Author : Bernhard Fleischmann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642468659
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Distribution Logistics written by Bernhard Fleischmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distribution logistics have been strongly affected by recent economic trends: globalization of markets, deregulation of the European freight traffic, a growing part of just-in-time deliveries and both increased competition and strategic cooperation between all parties involved. The book covers in a systematic way the strategic, tactical and operational planning of distribution systems and processes. It gives an overview of the relevant quantitative models and techniques as well as of applications in industry presented through numerous case studies. Researchers and practitioners will thus equally benefit from this volume.