Introduction to logistics engineering /
In spite its importance, logistics engineering often lags industry requirements, especially in terms of engineering-based needs. Filling the gap between education and practice, this brief but comprehensive volume covers the most basic material in the field of logistics engineering, making it suitabl...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
©2009.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | In spite its importance, logistics engineering often lags industry requirements, especially in terms of engineering-based needs. Filling the gap between education and practice, this brief but comprehensive volume covers the most basic material in the field of logistics engineering, making it suitable for those who require an overview of the topic. The book discusses logistics from historical and economic perspectives, covers the basic tools required for the study and practice of logistics, and reviews the metrics that can be used to evaluate progress. It then delves into activities that commonly fill the workdays of logisticians. The book closes with an excellent chapter on logistics as an integrating systems function. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781420088571 1420088572 1281940909 9781281940902 0429143605 9780429143601 9786611940904 6611940901 |