TY - BOOK AU - Gleissner,Harald AU - Femerling,J.Christian ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Logistics: Basics — Exercises — Case Studies T2 - Springer Texts in Business and Economics, SN - 9783319017693 AV - TS155-TS194 U1 - 658.5 23 PY - 2013/// CY - Cham PB - Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer KW - Business KW - Organization KW - Planning KW - Production management KW - Engineering economics KW - Engineering economy KW - Business and Management KW - Operations Management KW - Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing N1 - Introduction -- The Principles of Logistics -- Logistics Systems -- Logistical Infrastructure -- Transport Systems and Logistics Services -- Warehousing, Handling, and Picking Systems -- Inventory, Stock, and Provisioning Management -- Logistics Network Planning -- IT in Logistics -- Investment and Financing in Logistics -- Logistics Controlling -- Business Models and Industry Solutions N2 - Logistics is the ideal book for Bachelor students of logistics, providing a solid foundation as well as a practical guide. In modular and clear form, it explains key concepts, principles, and practices of logistics. Learning objectives as well as several case studies are integrated into each chapter.  It features chapters on Principles of Logistics; Logistics Systems; Transport Systems and Logistics Services; Warehousing, Handling and Picking Systems; Inventory, Stock and Provisioning Management; Logistics Network Planning; IT in Logistics; and Logistics Controlling.  In addition, the second fully updated German edition has been extended by the chapters Logistics Infrastructure and Investment and Financing in Logistics.  “This book offers, in a very clear and concise manner, access to fundamental management topics of modern logistics. Well-chosen case studies serve to illustrate best practice solutions.” Professor Peter Klaus, member of Logistics Hall of Fame  ”This new textbook facilitates a comprehensive and easy-to-grasp insight into the complex subject area of logistics. The authors have succeeded in presenting a good mix of theoretical foundation and practical application. Due to its clear structure and extensive range of topics, this book is highly suitable not only for students, but also for practitioners.” Bernhard Simon, Managing Director, DACHSER GmbH & Co. KG UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01769-3 ER -