Unit 1 Introduction to Logistics
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1.1 Defining Logistics
1.2 Definition of Logistics
1.3 Activities of Logistics
1.4 Aims of Logistics
1.5 Importance of Logistics
1.6 Emerging Trends in Logistics
KEY TERMS
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EXERCISES
CASE STUDY

Unit 2 Customer Service Management
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2. 1 Introduction
2.2 Customer Relationship Management
2.3 Order Cycle Time
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CASE STUDY

Unit 3 Procurement
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3.1 Introduction
3.2 Importance of Procurement
3.3 Procurement Steps
3.4 Selection of Bidders
3.5 Bidding Process
3.6 MRP， MRP II and ERP
KEY TERMS
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EXERCISES
CASE STUDY

Unit 4 Distribution
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4.1 Introduction
4. 2 Distribution Operation Cycle
4. 3 Distribution Channel
4. 4 Distribution Network Design
4. 5 Distribution Strategy
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EXERCISES
CASE STUDY

Unit 5 Transportation
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5.1 Definition
5.2 Mode of Transport
5.3 Mode Characteristics and Selection
5.4 Intermodal Transport
KEY TERMS
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EXERCISES
CASE STUDY

Unit 6 Packaging
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6.1 Introduction
6.2 Packaging Materials
6.3 Packaging Design
6.4 Packaging Technology
KEY TERMS
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EXERCISES
CASE STUDY

Unit 7 Inventory Management
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7.1 Introduction
7.2 Rationale for Having Inventory
7.3 Reasons against Inventories
7.4 Types of Inventory
7.5 Inventory-related Costs
7.6 Inventory Management Models
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CASE STUDY

Unit 8 Warehousing Management
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8. 1 Introduction
8. 2 The Role of Warehouses
8. 3 Types of Warehouses
8. 4 Warehouse Operations
8. 5 Warehouse Management Systems （WMS）
8. 6 Trends
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CASE STUDY

Unit 9 Supply Chain Management
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9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Supply Chain Revolution
9.3 Basic Concepts of Supply Chain Management
9.4 Key Attributes in Supply Chain Management
9.5 Barriers to Supply Chain Management
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EXERCISES
CASE STUDY

Unit 10 International Logistics
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10.1 Historical Development of International Logistics
10. 2 International Logistics Infrastructure
10.3 Challenges and Difficulties in International Logistics
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CASE STUDY

Unit 11 Logistics Information Technology
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11.1 Internet
11.2 Web Services
11.3 EDI
11.4 Bar Coding and Scanning
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CASE STUDY

Unit 12 The Third Party Logistics
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12.1 What is TPL？
12.2 The Reasons for the Growth of Third Party Logistics
12.3 Guidelines for Selecting and Managing the Right 3PL Provider
12.4 The Future
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Unit 13 New Trends in Logistics
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13.1 Time-sensitive Strategies in Both Manufacturing and Commerce
13.2 The Development of Electronic Commerce
13.3 Superiority of Networks
13.4 Trends in Logistics and Distribution
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EXERCISES
CASE STUDY
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