Explore real-life logistics issues and cases in this popular textbook from experts in the field

Logistics Management and Strategy, 7th edition is an in-depth introduction to the subjects of logistics and supply chain management, with emphasis on international examples, and is perfect for modern managers and anyone studying logistics modules.

Logistics Management and Strategy, 7^th edition is a concise and strategic introduction to the subjects of logistics and supply chain management, with emphasis on international applications and examples, and is perfect for modern managers and students of logistics and supply chain management.

Logistics stands at the heart of debates around systems, sustainability, technology, competitive advantage, globalisation and risk. This textbook brings a thoroughly updated, straightforward and practical approach to these topics, and illustrates the real-life issues in logistics management through up-to-date case studies. This edition features cases from Australia, China, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Sweden and the USA, as well as cases on global businesses.

Major updates for this edition address contemporary issues so that each area of discussion ties in with current practice. The new or updated material includes:

• A brand new chapter 'Supply Chain Risk and Resilience' highlighting new developments in the strategic management of risk, with new cases exploring risk mitigation strategies at Ford Motor Company and supply chain data visualization at Flex
• A refreshed focus on sustainability and environmental issues throughout the book - from net zero carbon initiatives, carbon costing, and green logistics, to sourcing ethically and transportation
• Digitalisation and the role of technology in logistics and supply chain management
• Eighteen new case studies in this edition, illustrating the issues when applied in a wide variety of types of organisation
• Significant updates on future challenges and opportunities in logistics
• Activities and discussion questions, designed to help you explore key themes and apply what you are learning

This book provides all the necessary information to cultivate your understanding of logistics management and is recommended to anyone studying logistics modules, at undergraduate or MSc level.

Heather Skipworth is Professor of Supply Chain Management and Strategy at Cranfield School of Management, The Cranfield Centre for Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Remko van Hoek is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business.

James Aitken is an Emeritus Professor and Director of the Centre for Business Analytics in Practice at the University of Surrey.

Alan Harrison was Professor of Operations and Logistics at Cranfield School of Management, and Director of Research at The Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Brings understanding to life with practical, real-life issues and examples

• Every chapter contains in-depth case studies which provide applications of key concepts in action within real firms and organisations from around the world
• 'Key issues' sections list the vital areas of discussion and debate at the outset of each chapter, to help focus students on the essential ideas, tools and approaches they will need to engage with to succeed in their course

Provides tools to support deeper engagement and further study

• Highlighted key definitions and end-of-chapter summaries provide a useful means of revising and checking understanding.
• Case study questions, activities and end-of-chapter discussion questions can be used to explore essential ideas with students and help them think about how these are applied
• Diagrams, figures, tables and lists break up the text in every chapter, forming a key part of the learning about important issues and concepts

"This new edition of Logistics Management and Strategy delivers timely insights on resilience, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, backed by international applications and real-world cases. A must-read for modern logistics and supply chain professionals."

-Professor Carlos Mena, Daimler Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management, Portland State University

• NEW chapter 'Supply Chain Risk and Resilience' written to consider the strategic management of risk, with new cases exploring risk mitigation at Ford Motor Company and supply chain data visualization at Flex
• REVISED to incorporate sustainability and environmental issues throughout the book - from net zero carbon initiatives, carbon costing, green logistic practices and alignment with corporate strategy, to sourcing ethically and transportation
• UPDATED with more on the role of technology in logistics and supply chain management, such as new material on demand forecasting using AI in Chapter 5
• NEW! Eighteen new case studies are included in this edition, illustrating real applications in a wide variety of organisation, and featuring Volvo, Walmart, H&M, Siemens, the pharmaceutical Bayer, the software firm Altana and more
• REVISED with an up-to-date exploration of future challenges and opportunities in logistics to nurture and prompt discussion on issues that future graduates will face in their careers