The IOMA Handbook of Logistics and Inventory Management

Practical, easy-to-implement advice on the most successful logistics management techniques being used today--from selecting the best carriers, setting logistics performance goals, and planning logistics strategies, to streamlining shipping and receiving and slashing logistics costs, and negotiating and managing third party logistics service providers.

PART I: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT.

Benchmarking Logistics Performance.

Distribution.

International Logistics.

Controlling Logistics Costs.

Logistics Management and Strategy.

Software and Technology.

Warehouse Management.

Fifty-Four Tips for Improved Logistics Operations.

New Logistics Products, Services, and Ideas.

PART II: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.

Inventory Reduction Strategies: Insights from the Pros.

Inventory Reduction Strategies: IOMA Readers Report What Works.

Inventory Reduction Strategies: Case Studies of Success.

Technology /

Computers /

Software.

Purchasing /

Supplier Issues/Vendor Managed Inventory.

Audits and Physical Inventory /

Accuracy.

Benchmarks.

New Inventory Management Products, Services, and Ideas.

Best Inventory Management Tips.

PART III: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.

Supply Chain Management: Insights from the Pros.

Supply Chain Management: IOMA Readers Report What Works.

Supply Chain Management: Case Studies of Success.

Partnering Techniques and Negotiating.

E-Purchasing/E-Supply Chain.