{"product_id":"global-supply-chain-management-and-international-logistics-paperback","title":"Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan E. Branch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe development of international trade is driven by international logistics and management and the provision of the global supply chain. The ultimate objective of global supply chain management is to link the market place, distribution network, manufacturing\/processing\/assembly process, and procurement activity in such a way that customers are serviced at a higher level yet lower cost. Overall this has introduced a new breed of management in a computer literate environment operating in a global infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing this complex topic, Alan Branch's new book fulfills two clear objectives: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eto provide a concise, standard work on the subject, written in lucid language that embraces all the ingredients of a notoriously complex subject with a strategic focus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eto extol best practices and focus on all areas of the industrial and consumer sectors and their interface with changing international market needs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil now, no book dedicated to international logistics and supply chain management was available. Practically-oriented, this book features numerous case studies and diagrams from logistic operators. An ideal resource for management students, academics and managers who need a succinct treatment of global operations, Branch's book skillfully illustrates his ideas in practice. It is a book which should be on the shelf of every practitioner and student of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available from Routledge: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eElements of Shipping, Eighth Edition, \u003c\/em\u003e Alan E. Branch. (978-0-415-36286-3)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaritime Economics: Management and Marketing\u003c\/em\u003e, Alan E. Branch. (978-0-748-73986-8)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan E. Branch is an international consultant, lecturer and examiner\/moderator. He has lectured widely in the UK and overseas, including visiting lectureships at Cardiff University, Reading University, Plymouth University, Leicester University, London City College and Rennes International School of Business in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.8 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52477988143411,"sku":"9780415398459","price":177.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Q2pYeGcrWlBPazlSOTQ1M2FPWUN6Zz09.webp?v=1759625928","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/global-supply-chain-management-and-international-logistics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}