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A Practical Guide to Logistics: An Introduction to Transport, Warehousing and Distribution

by Jerry Rudd

A broad introduction to logistics operations

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A broad introduction to logistics operations

Jerry Rudd’s guide maps the logistics field across the movement and handling of goods, from packaging and transport to warehousing, importing and exporting. The second edition adds a chapter on health and safety and addresses developments such as automation and electric vehicles. Its wide coverage makes the book a practical overview of how distinct parts of logistics fit within the same business function, with guidance on weighing options for a company’s needs.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People beginning careers in logistics or seeking an overview of the profession
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students studying logistics
  • Practitioners looking for guidance across transport, warehousing and distribution

Themes

Logistics managementTransport and distributionWarehousing and packagingImporting and exportingHealth and safety, automation and electric vehicles

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Book overview

Few enter the logistics management industry with experience in all aspects of the profession. This book provides clear, workable explanations and guidance on the fundamentals to achieve success.

A Practical Guide to Logistics is a straightforward guide taking readers through all aspects of the industry, covering packaging, transportation, warehousing and exporting and importing of goods. This fully updated second edition features a new chapter on Health and Safety in the field, and coverage of the most recent developments impacting logistics, including automation and electric vehicles.

It equips readers with the necessary knowledge to progress in their careers and provides balanced advice on how to choose the right option for their business. A Practical Guide to Logistics is an essential introduction for practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students of logistics.

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