Chapter 1 Introduction to Logistics Management
1.1 What Is Logistics
1.1.1 Brief History of Logistics Emergence
1.1.2 Origins and Definition of Logistics
1.1.3 Recognizing the Boundary of Logistics
1.1.4 Other Types of Logistics and Logistics Management
1.2 The Nature of Logistics Management
1.2.1 Logistics Management Provides Competitive Advantage
1.2.2 Gaining Competitive Advantage through Logistics
1.2.3 The Mission of Logistics Management
1.3 The Changing Logistics Environment
1.3.1 The Customer Service Explosion
1.3.2 Time Compression
1.3.3 Globalization of Industry
1.3.4 Organizational Integration
1.3.5 The New Rules of Competition
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