Guide to Deliver in Supply Chain Management

Colin Scott, Henriette Lundgren and Paul Thompson
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Colin Scott: Grange Partnership (UK) LLP
Henriette Lundgren: Grange Partnership (UK) LLP
Paul Thompson: Grange Partnership (UK) LLP

Chapter 5 in Guide to Supply Chain Management, 2018, pp 87-106 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter guides you through the deliver function of supply chain management and is split into three main sections. First, it looks at the components of deliver within supply chain management, describing distribution networks and their key trade-offs. Second, transport management and different modes of transportation are explored. Third, consideration is given to warehouse planning and different warehouse layouts. The chapter concludes with sustainability and digital impacts on deliver. Best practice case studies from global companies follow the text on transport planning by DHL and move cost savings by Diageo. Having read this chapter you will be able to: Explain the components of deliver in supply chains Define transport planning and operations Define warehouse planning and operations Explore sustainability and digital impacts

Keywords: Supply Chain; Warehouse Planning; Diageo; Transport Management; Digital Impact (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-77185-4_5

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