Concise Introduction to Logistics Management
Seiten
2026
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-0353-4882-4 (ISBN)
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-0353-4882-4 (ISBN)
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Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.
This Elgar Concise Introduction provides an overview of the core concepts and practices of contemporary logistics management. Drawing on over 25 years of experience as an eminent logistics researcher and educator, Kee-hung Lai shares detailed insights on how to succeed in a rapidly changing logistics landscape, covering foundational principles, international logistics and emerging trends.
Key Features:
Emphasizes the importance of sustainability through Environmental, Social and Governance principles.
Evaluates emerging innovations such as AI, the Internet of Things, Industry 5.0 and omnichannel strategies.
Covers international logistics, highlighting its differences from domestic operations and the challenges faced globally.
Discusses the ‘Eight Rights’ of logistics, which are crucial for ensuring products are available at the right time and place.
Presenting a succinct analysis of logistics management for academics and students in business and management, the
Concise Introduction to Logistics Management is also a valuable toolkit for professionals working in logistics and supply chain management and those involved in international business and trade.
This Elgar Concise Introduction provides an overview of the core concepts and practices of contemporary logistics management. Drawing on over 25 years of experience as an eminent logistics researcher and educator, Kee-hung Lai shares detailed insights on how to succeed in a rapidly changing logistics landscape, covering foundational principles, international logistics and emerging trends.
Key Features:
Emphasizes the importance of sustainability through Environmental, Social and Governance principles.
Evaluates emerging innovations such as AI, the Internet of Things, Industry 5.0 and omnichannel strategies.
Covers international logistics, highlighting its differences from domestic operations and the challenges faced globally.
Discusses the ‘Eight Rights’ of logistics, which are crucial for ensuring products are available at the right time and place.
Presenting a succinct analysis of logistics management for academics and students in business and management, the
Concise Introduction to Logistics Management is also a valuable toolkit for professionals working in logistics and supply chain management and those involved in international business and trade.
Kee-hung Lai, Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Contents
Author profile
Preface
1 Foundations of logistics management
2 The eight rights of logistics management
3 International logistics
4 Technology and innovation in logistics management
5 Responsible logistics and ESG
6 Logistics management challenges and emerging
practices
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.1.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Elgar Concise Introductions |
| Verlagsort | Cheltenham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Logistik / Produktion |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Marketing / Vertrieb | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-0353-4882-9 / 1035348829 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-0353-4882-4 / 9781035348824 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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