Concise Introduction to Logistics Management (Elgar Concise Introductions) - Softcover

Lai, Kee-hung

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1035385406 ISBN 13: 9781035385409

Verlag: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.

This Elgar Concise Introduction provides an overview of the core concepts and practices of contemporary logistics management. Drawing on over 25 years of experience as an eminent logistics researcher and educator, Kee-hung Lai shares detailed insights on how to succeed in a rapidly changing logistics landscape, covering foundational principles, international logistics and emerging trends.

Key Features:

• Emphasizes the importance of sustainability through Environmental, Social and Governance principles.
• Evaluates emerging innovations such as AI, the Internet of Things, Industry 5.0 and omnichannel strategies.
• Covers international logistics, highlighting its differences from domestic operations and the challenges faced globally.
• Discusses the ‘Eight Rights’ of logistics, which are crucial for ensuring products are available at the right time and place.



Presenting a succinct analysis of logistics management for academics and students in business and management, the

• Concise Introduction to Logistics Management is also a valuable toolkit for professionals working in logistics and supply chain management and those involved in international business and trade.

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Kee-hung Lai, Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1035385406
• ISBN 13: 9781035385409
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar