LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

by SATISH C. AILAWADI, P. RAKESH SINGH

Overview

The book begins with an introduction to the elements of logistics management and then moves on to explain operating objectives of integrated logistics, barriers to internal integration and principles of logistics information. It also deals with forecasting, inventory management policies, warehousing and highlights various aspects of logistics management and logistical organization. The book contains case studies in the Indian context to give a practical flavour to the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120345041
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	12/24/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

AILAWADI, SATISH C. SATISH C. AILAWADI (Ph.D.) is Director at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. He has been into academics for the last six years as Professor and Head of Operations and Supply Chain Management in the same institute, a core Faculty at ICFAI Business School, Mumbai, and Professor and Head (Operations Management) at Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. Dr. Ailawadi possesses an industrial experience of around 28 years at different managerial levels in reputed organi-zations like Raymond, NELCO, Shri Ambuja Petrochemicals Ltd., NIRLON, The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited, and Harbor Network Systems Limited. SINGH, P. RAKESH RAKESH P. SINGH, Ph.D. (Supply Chain Management), is Director, Durga Devi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Earlier, he was Dean, NMIMS School of Economics, Mumbai, and Chairman at the Institute of Supply Chain Management, Mumbai. Dr. Singh has over 20 years of experience in academics as teacher, trainer and consultant. He specializes in Economics, Forecasting and Supply Chain Management. He is working as a consultant for a number of firms such as L&T, Syngenta, Vodafone, Nivea, Bank of Baroda, Rallis, Sundaram Clayton, John-Deer Tractors, and Sical Logistics. Dr. Singh is on various committees of UP Planning Commission and has served as Member of Agricultural Terminal Markets Committee, under the Ministry of Agriculture. He is also associated with Singapore Economic Development Board as an Economist. Dr. Singh is passionate about Rural India and much of his research and writing are focused towards this passion of his.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements 1. Elements of Logistics Management 2. Operating Objectives of Integrated Logistics 3. Barriers to Internal Integration 4. Principles of Logistics Information 5. Forecasting 6. Inventory Planning 7. Inventory Management Policies 8. Transportation 9. Materials Handling and Packaging 10. Warehousing 11. Logistics Costing 12. Outsourcing Considerations 13. Logistical Measurement 14. Logistical Organization 15. Storehouse Operations and Control 16. Integrated Global Logistics Case Studies Bibliography • Index