Logistics Engineering Handbook Edited by G. Don Taylor Boca doc

[...]... 3053_C000.indd xviii 11/6/2007 4:07:23 PM I Introduction to Logistics Engineering 1 Logistics from a Historical Perspective Joel L Sutherland 1-1 Defi ning Logistics • Business Logistics and Engineering Logistics • Historical Examples of Military Logistics • Emergence of Logistics as a Science • Case Study: The Gulf War 2 Economic Impact of Logistics Rosalyn A Wilson 2-1 Expenditures in the... the handbook is perhaps strongest when read or studied in the order presented The first section, Introduction to Logistics Engineering, focuses on providing basic background information that defines the topic of engineering logistics Chapters in this section discuss logistics from a historical perspective, discuss the economic impact of logistics functions, and introduce the reader to general logistics. .. requirements, especially in terms of engineering- based needs This handbook seeks to fi ll this void by providing a comprehensive reference tool that could be effectively used as an engineering textbook or as a complete and versatile professional reference This handbook provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional methods and contemporary topics in engineering logistics It introduces the reader... 3053_S001.indd 1 10/16/2007 7:20:05 AM 3053_S001.indd 2 10/16/2007 7:20:06 AM 1 Logistics from a Historical Perspective 1.1 Defining Logistics 1-1 Defi nition of Logistics Management • Definition of Supply Chain Management 1.2 1.3 Business Logistics and Engineering Logistics 1-2 Historical Examples of Military Logistics 1-3 Alexander the Great • The Romans • Napoleon in Russia • World War... logistics management activities stated earlier, as well as manufacturing operations, and it drives coordination of processes and activities with and across marketing, sales, product design, finance, and information technology 1.2 Business Logistics and Engineering Logistics Before moving on, it is probably helpful to understand the differences that exist between business logistics and engineering logistics. .. learned in military logistics are being applied to business logistics and as a result engineering logistics 3053_C001.indd 14 10/30/2007 11:07:49 AM 2 Economic Impact of Logistics 2.1 2.2 Carrying Costs • Transportation Costs • Administrative Costs Rosalyn A Wilson R Wilson, Inc Expenditures in the United States and Worldwide 2-1 Breakdown of Expenditures by Category 2-2 2.3 Logistics Productivity... useful to savvy logistics professionals wishing to exploit possible future trends in logistics practice In spite of the growing importance of logistics as a necessary condition for business success, no comprehensive engineering- oriented handbook exists to support educational and reference needs for this topic Although colleges and universities are starting to pay greater attention to logistics, business... became the Council of Logistics Management, and then in 2004 the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (“The Council”) Today, this 1-1 3053_C001.indd 1 10/30/2007 11:07:46 AM 1-2 Logistics Engineering Handbook organization has thousands of members around the world A sister organization, The International Society of Logistics (or SOLE), was founded in 1966 as the Society of Logistics Engineers... provides a “one-stop shopping” location for logistics engineering reference materials ranging from basics, to traditional problems, to state-of-the-market concerns and opportunities 3053_C000.indd xii 11/6/2007 4:07:22 PM About the Editor G Don Taylor, Jr is the Charles O Gordon Professor and Department Head of the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute... section deal with green logistics, reverse logistics and associated packaging needs, global logistics concerns, outsourcing, the use of third-party logistics providers, and the increasing reliance on intermodal transportation Other chapters discuss the very timely topics of logistics in the service industry and the growing importance of securing the supply chain This section makes the handbook particularly . to Logistics Engineering 1 Logistics from a Historical Perspective Joel L. Sutherland 1-1 De ning Logistics • Business Logistics and Engineering Logistics • Historical Examples of Military Logistics. Introduction to Logistics Engineering, focuses on providing basic background information that de nes the topic of engineering logistics. Chapters in this section discuss logistics from a historical. deal with green logistics, reverse logistics and associated packaging needs, global logistics concerns, outsourcing, the use of third-party logistics providers, and the increasing reliance