Logistics has a key strategic role to play in the long-term plans of m ajor companies, and is recognized as a vital part of every organizatio n. To a large extent this crucial new role is due to an expanded view of logistics, which now includes all the activities related to the sup ply chain from initial suppliers through to final customers. This boo k provides a wealth of useful ideas and practical information on all t he current and future trends in logistics and distribution. Written by a host of contributors drawn from industry, constancy and education, this book provides new insights...

Effective, sustainable supply chain networks are an integral part of any organization's success. However, in a global, rapidly evolving environment full of turbulence and uncertainty, supply chains are more vulnerable than ever.

Now in its second edition, Supply Chain Risk Management is essential reading for risk managers and supply chain managers or operators who want to know about the growing impact of risk on supply chains, its management and how to mitigate its effects. Using jargon-free, accessible language, it identifies both the possible effects that disruptions can...