Guide to Deliver in Supply Chain Management

Colin Scott (), Henriette Lundgren () and Paul Thompson ()
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Colin Scott: The Grange, Elmbridge
Henriette Lundgren: The Grange, Elmbridge
Paul Thompson: The Grange, Elmbridge

Chapter Chapter 5 in Guide to Supply Chain Management, 2011, pp 75-89 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 a case study of transport planning best practice in the company DHL. 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

Keywords: Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Transport Mode; Road Transport; Customer Order (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-17676-0_5

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