Introduction to Logistics Systems Management 2nd Edition

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Logistics Introduction textbooks abound as do System Management texts. For the instructor who must choose a textbook, there is no shortage of good ones. I wasn't expecting to be overly supportive of this newest attempt, based on my first blush glance. The text is clear and examples abound, but the text is not highly engaging. I feared for my students involvement, even at the Senior level (which this book is geared to: seniors and graduate students, due to the heavy use of algorithmic problems and calculus-focused solutions). Still, I became quickly enamored when I started interacting with some of the case-problems and seeing how they develeped inquisitive investigation. "What?!" I would think...that is a novel way at this. "How interesting... let's think that through." This text is ideal for the seniors and graduates.I picked up Wiley's new Introduction to Logistics Systems Management and started reading. This textbook is really applicational and highly engaging if used correctly. You will note that the answers and further helps are available for students on the web-site for many of the exercises and case-problems.I had never used (nor had I read) the previous edition of this textbook, which, by the way, won the Pedagogigal Textbook of the Year award... so much for MY first blush reaction!) I was always happy with my previous choice and never gave it a minutes thought (to change). Since that time we have looked at several other texts and we keep coming back to this one. It is nearly a perfect balance for grad students and senior System Management learners. What has changed from the first addition. This current edition has a much greater emphasis on the organizational framework in which logistics systems operate. I also noticed the inclusion of newer/updated models and logistics Management techniques that add to the value of this text. By newer models, I am talking about things that have been developed and gained in usage over the past dozen years or so. The topics are illustrated by examples that are tied to the section's material. The student can check his or her work as well as his/her understanding. But it is the very well done case studies that I am most impressed with. These studies were taken from scientific literature and allow an ideal way to get a real-world feel for quantitative analysis and measures.JJ

The 2004 edition of Intro to Logistics Systems Management is a classic, in my opinion. I base that mainly by the fact that my copy is so dog-eared and full of notes - it is an outstanding text on a subject that cuts across every industry and business.This second edition builds on the first with updates throughout, but the new material is more academically-aligned than "hands-on." Chapters such as Managing a Warehouse remain comprehensive, but could have benefitted from more of an update. Additional case studies (including more in-depth ones with more practical applications) would have been welcomed as well. Lastly, a CD-ROM (or online access) with examples and "live" data would have been a huge plus. Hopefully, those issues will be addressed in the third edition.Still, it remains a classic, and it I will certainly use extensively. Highly recommended for anyone tasked with logistics management (or consulting with logistics people). Even if you don't work through the example problems and equations, it provides an excellent grounding in a topic that does not get the attention it deserves.

I started working in distribution centers over 10 years ago and worked in the technical support aspect. I loved moving boxes and the automated conveyor systems. Some people used to ask "what do you do?" and my answer was always "I move boxes." Sure it's done through technical systems, but that's what i did.This book for me was a refresher so I could understand better the methodology behind the other aspects of logistics, and I was very surprised at how much I learned. This book is a bit overwhelming if you don't do math as a lot of it is equations on efficiency.I warn the person looking for a true introduction to stay away from this, consider this more an advanced introduction. It's well written but it's very deep in the explanations ranging from size of various zones to forecast control. I mean this book has a little of everything but enough to get the reader up to speed.

This is an excellent introduction to logistics. the authors move in a very pedagogical manner through the operations research (OR) mathematical modelling of logistical systems with some nice case studies to enhance the understanding and learning of the material. Chapter topics go from forecasting to managing freight transport with each chapter containing a nice crafted case study. I particularly liked the discussion of KPIs which I haven't seen presented as well in other books. The book is a formal introduction to the subject, so highly experienced readers might find the material familiar.Good companion books that take some of the ideas beyond the introductory level are Supply Chain Network Design: Applying Optimization and Analytics to the Global Supply Chain (FT Press Operations Management) and Demand and Supply Integration: The Key to World-Class Demand Forecasting (FT Press Operations Management).