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Logistics and supply chain management |
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| Authors: | Dewan Md Zahurul Islam J Fabian Meier Paulus T Aditjandra Thomas H Zunder Giuseppe Pace |
| Institution: | 1. NewRail, Newcastle Centre for Railway Research, Freight & Logistics Research Group, School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Newcastle University, UK;2. Institut für Transportlogistik, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany;3. Ghent University, Belgium |
| Abstract: | In this paper an introduction to the principles and methods used in logistics and supply chain management is presented. It begins by a discussion on fundamentals and explains the relevant terms. Next policy and practice associated with logistics and freight services are regarded with a focus on the EU policy for the sector which greatly influences the development of logistics chains and services. Mathematical formulation of typical transport and logistics-related problems is also presented followed by a discussion on the concept of sustainability. |
| Keywords: | Logistics Freight transport Policy Practice Sustainability |
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