Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th Edition

MANAGEMENT

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LOGISTICS &

SUPPLY CHAIN

MANAGEMENT

MARTIN CHRISTOPHER

FOURTH EDITION

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MARTIN CHRISTOPHER

Effective design and management of supply chain networks can cut costs

and enhance customer value. The supply chain can be a sustainable source

of advantage in today’s turbulent global marketplace, where demand is

diffi cult to predict and supply chains need to be more fl exible as a result.

In fact, the real competition today is not between companies, but between

supply chains. The winning approach to supply chains is an integrated

perspective that takes account of networks of relationships, sustainability

and product design, as well as the logistics of procurement, distribution,

and fulfi lment. Logistics & Supply Chain Management examines the tools,

core processes and initiatives that ensure businesses can gain and maintain

competitive advantage.

This updated fourth edition

of the bestselling Logistics &

Supply Chain Management is

the practical guide to all the key

topics in an integrated approach

to supply chains, including:

• The link between logistics and

customer value

• Logistics and the bottom line –

measuring costs and performance

• Creating a responsive supply chain

• Managing the global pipeline

• Managing supply chain relationships

• Managing risk in the supply chain

• Matching supply and demand

• Creating a sustainable supply chain

• Product design in the supply chain

Martin Christopher

is Emeritus Professor

of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfi eld School

of Mangement, a leading UK business school.

He has written numerous books and articles

and is on the editorial advisory board of several

professional journals. Until recently he was co-

editor of The International Journal of Logistics

Management and his latest books have focused

upon relationship marketing, logistics and supply

chain management.

He has held appointments as Visiting Professor

at universities around the world. Professor

Christopher is a Fellow of The Chartered

Institute of Marketing, The Chartered Institute

of Logistics and Transport and The Chartered

Institute of Purchasing & Supply. In 1987 he

was awarded the Sir Robert Lawrence medal

of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and

Transport for his contribution to the development

of logistics education in Britain. In 2005 he was

awarded the Distinguished Service Award of

the USA Council for Supply Chain Management

Professionals. In 2007 he was designated

as Foundation Professor by The Chartered

Institute of Purchasing & Supply. Martin has also

worked as a consultant for major international

companies in North America, Europe, the Far

East and Australasia.

www.martin-christopher.info

‘For many years now, Martin Christopher’s book has been my default

recommendation to anyone seeking to acquire a quick yet comprehensive

grasp of supply chain issues and management. Whether you are a recent

entrant to the fi eld or a seasoned practitioner looking for inspiration, this

book is for you!’ Bjorn Vang Jensen, Vice President, Global Logistics, Electrolux

‘You must read this book for his assessment of the challenges that lie

ahead.’ Dr John Gattorna, supply chain ‘thought leader’ and author of Dynamic

Supply Chains

‘A powerful book for executives and practitioners. It emphasises the

“end-to-end” view of supply chains, focusing on both cost effi ciency and

value creation. The principles and concepts are illustrated with practical

examples and applications. It is a great contribution.’ Professor Hau Lee,

Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA

Design: Dan Mogford

The fourth edition has been updated and now contains four new chapters covering:

• MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN RELATIONSHIPS

• PRODUCT DESIGN IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

• MATCHING SUPPLY AND DEMAND

• CREATING A SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN