E-raamat: Concise Introduction to Logistics Management

The book offers a sharp focus and easy read on what is important for logistics management. I highly recommend it, not only for its foundational insights but also for its overview of the latest thought in logistics management. -- Joseph Sarkis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA Professor Kee-Hung Lai's new book covers all important areas of logistics management, including definitions and topical foundations, as well as timely issues such as international logistics, ESG, and technologies. Concise and easy to read, this is an excellent book for all logistics professionals! I highly recommend it. -- Tsan-Ming Choi, University of Liverpool Management School, UK The field of logistics strives to overcome time and space barriers to deliver goods and services where they are needed, both in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) contexts. This book explores the management of logistics within upstream (B2B) and downstream (B2C) supply chains. It presents essential principles and concepts related to logistics and examines its dynamic evolution. Additionally, it outlines various areas of logistics work and methods for measuring performance. As such, this book is a must-read for newcomers to the field, such as undergraduate and graduate students. It makes fundamental concepts accessible by incorporating numerous real-world examples from active companies. Researchers and practicing managers will also find value in this book, as it expands to the global context, including ecological and political complexities, responsible logistics, and relevant technologies and future implications in logistics management. -- Thomas Choi, Arizona State University, USA The book is concise yet highly insightful, distilling decades of logistics expertise into a clear, structured guide. Professor Mike Lai blends contemporary practices with foundational concepts, clearly reflecting his strong academic and practical experience. This is an invaluable resource for students and professionals in supply chain and logistics management. -- Reza Zanjirani Farahani, Paris School of Business, France