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PART 1 Basic Knowledge about Logistics

Chapter 1 Introduction to Logistics Management

 1.1 What Is Logistics

 1.2 Components of a Logistics System

 1.3 Importance of Logistics

 Summary 

Chapter 2 Transportation and Physical Distribution 

 2.1 Importance of Transportation

 2.2 Modes of Transportation 

 2.3 Transportation Rates 

 2.4 Contracts of Transportation 

 2.5 Physical Distribution 

 Summary

Chapter 3 Warehousing and Inventory Management

 3.1 Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory

 3.2 Basic Warehouse Operations 

 3.3 Equipment Warehousing and Storage

 3.4 Warehouse Layout and Design

 3.5 Fundamental Methods of Inventory Management

 3.6 An Analysis of Inventory-related Cost

 Summary 

Chapter 4 Packaging and Material Handling 

 4.1 Introduction to Packaging 

 4.2 Functions of Packaging 

 4.3 Packaging Technology 

 4.4 Material Handling Principles

 Summary 

Chapter 5 Information Technology of Logistics 

 5.1 Information System Functionality

 5.2 Logistics Information Technology

 5.3 Electronic Commerce and Logistics

 Summary

Chapter 6 Customer Service of Logistics

 6.1 The Role of Logistics in Establishing Customer Service Levels

 6.2 The Defmition of Customer Service

 6.3 Performance Measures for Customer Service

 Summary

PART 2 Modern Logistics Systems

Chapter 7 Logistics Strategy Managemeut

 7.1 Strategic Logistics Management

 7.2 Global Supply Chain Integration 

 7.3 Strategic Lead-time Management 

 7.4 Customer Fulfillment Strategies

 Summary

Chapter 8 Third-party Logistics

 8.1 Definition of Third-party Logistics

 8.2 Functions of Third-party Logistics

 8.3 Steps of Third-party Logistics Management

 8.4 The Reasons of the Growth of Third-party Logistics

 8.5 Development of Third-party Logistics

 Summary

Chapter 9 Reverse ogistics

 9.1 Environmental Issues in Logistics 

 9.2 Definitions of Reverse Logistics 

 9.3 Waste Management 

 9.4 Reverse Distribution of Products 

 Summary 

Chapter 10 Global Logistics 

 10.1 Global Marketing Channels

 10.2 The Similarities and Differences between Global and Domestic Business Logistics

 10.3 The Economic Importance of Global Logistics

 10.4 Global Transportation Options

 Summary

PART 3 Supply Chain Management

Chapter 11 21-Century Supply Chains

  11.1 Definitions of Supply Chain and Its Types

  11.2 Revolution of Supply Chain

  11.3 Supply Chain Management and Logistics

  11.4 Key Attributes of Supply Chain Management

  Summary

Chapter 12 Supply Chain Management: Analysis, Design and Integration

  12.1 Systems Concept and Analysis

  12.2 The Importance of Supply Chain Design

  12.3 The Role of Trust in Supply Chain Relationships

  12.4 Maintaining Channel and Supply Chain Integrity

  Summary

Appendix A Handling Considerations

Appendix B Bill of Lading

Appendix C International Logistics Related Abbreviations Frequently Used

Appendix D Frequent Harbour

Appendix E Ocean Shipping Related Abbreviations Frequently Used

Appendix F Incoterms 2000

Appendix G Shipping Terms 

Appendix H Railroad Terms

Appendix I Maritime Terms & Abbreviation

Appendix J United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (1980)

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