Synopsis: Understanding Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Synopsis: Understanding Supply Chain and Logistics Management
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Understanding Supply Chain and Logistics Management
The article ‘Supply Chain Logistics Management, fifth edition’ was written by Donald Bowersox, David Closs, Bixby Cooper and, John Bowersox. It was published by McGraw-Hill Education dedicated to the memory of Dr. Donald Bowersox, who passed on upon the completion of the fourth edition and to the families of all the authors. The book progressed in the research and description of the movement and storage of products, the application of logistics to attain competitive benefits and, the use of logistics to achieve success within supply chains.
The supply chain offers the framework for suppliers to deliver products and information while logistics involves movement of the products and knowledge in the supply chain. Supply chain logistics management gives directions required to attain logistical management. The book provides insight into the acceptance of logistics by stating its importance in achieving business success and the positi...