Heather Skipworth

Logistics Management and Strategy, 7th 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 FlexA refreshed focus on sustainability and environmental issues throughout the book - from net zero carbon initiatives, carbon costing, and green logistics, to sourcing ethically and transportationDigitalisation and the role of technology in logistics and supply chain managementEighteen new case studies in this edition, illustrating the issues when applied in a wide variety of types of organisationSignificant updates on future challenges and opportunities in logisticsActivities 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.

Supply chain disruptions typically hurt stock prices, particularly if the disruption is caused by a natural disaster. While supply chains in the United States suffer from a wide range of supply chain disruptions induced by hurricanes, the impact of these disruptions on stock prices remains unexplored, even though the annual average damage in the US due to hurricanes is $54bn of which $9bn is to businesses. This book explores, classifies, and connects natural disasters, supply chain disruption (SCD), and firm financial performance. It identifies influencing factors and how they impact the effect of hurricanes on stock prices. It defines a statistical model to quantify the effect of hurricanes on stock prices and provides guidelines to managers who need to decide how to communicate supply chain disruptions to their customers and shareholders. It will be of great interest to scholars and students in supply chain management, disaster management, and finance.

Deepen your understanding of logistics management and get a handle on real problems and solutions on the global scene. Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing Through the Supply Chain; 6th edition by Alan Harrison and Remko Van Hoek is an internationally appealing textbook which provides a comprehensive study and explanation of logistics solutions and Supply Chain Management with a clear European foundation. Ideal for MSc students, the text provides in-depth coverage of the most up-to-date topics, including the challenges of coordinating manufacturing and retail processes, a review of leveraging logistics operations, and future challenges in logistics. Key features of this edition include: Cases from all over the world, including places outside of Europe such as South Africa, China and AustraliaA focus on learning in line with the globalisation of logisticsConsideration of modern problems and solutions to real-life logistics management issues This book provides all the necessary information to cultivate your understanding of logistics management at an international level, recommended to anyone studying for an MSc degree or open learning course.