Market Leader: Logistics Management

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Pearson / Longman, 2010. — 96 pages. — ISBN 978-1-408-22006-1.Level: Intermediate – Upper Intermediate This new range of specialist titles extends the scope of the Market Leader series and allows teachers to focus on specific areas of business such as law, banking and finance, logistics and human resources. These titles can be used on their own or alongside other business English coursebooks.ContentsThe supply chain The importance of an efficient supply chain Using the supply chain to increase sales The global supply chain Relations with suppliers The importance of good supplier relationships Minimising risks with suppliers Managing unexpected events and disasters Global sourcing and manufacturing Developments in global manufacturing and sourcing Outsourcing production to China Ethical sourcing Transport and distribution Transporting fresh produce The impact of higher energy costs A new distribution model Inventory management Managing changes in demand Fast-response logistics for retailing Using RFID for managing stock ‘Greening’ the supply chain Reducing a company’s carbon footprint Moving beyond logistics Making the supply chain greener