Bøker av Donald Waters

A broad general introduction to all essential aspects of logistics and supply chain management, set within the wider business context. The book uses well-developed pedagogy and numerous case studies, guiding the reader through the subject by retaining a strong focus on the application of theory and practical situations.

Offers information on various trends in logistics and distribution. This book provides fresh insights into the most significant aspects of logistics, including: developments in logistics, supply chain strategies, lean logistics, logistics in different countries, partnering and strategic alliances, and re-engineering the logistics function.

Quantitative Methods for Business has been thoroughly revised and updated for this 5th edition, and continues to provide a simple and practical introduction to an area that students can find difficult. The book takes a non-threatening approach to the subject, avoiding excessive mathematics and abstract theory. It shows how to apply quantitative ideas to the real problems faced by managers. The book includes numerous exercises and examples that help students understand the relevance of quantitative ideas to business. Assuming no previous knowledge, the text provides complete coverage for a first course in quantitative methods.

Supply Chain Risk Management provides a comprehensive overview of managing risk in supply chains. It explains how to identify, analyse, and respond to risk, and build a resilient supply chain.

Holding stock is expensive - problems of inventory control almost universal. Over the past decade organisations have been trying to improve customer service while lowering stocks and increasing the speed of material flow through their supply chains. This completely updated new edition reviews current thinking on inventory management.