This book covers the scope of supply chain and logistics which has continued to grow with a
rapid speed. The book includes core aspects of supply chain and logistics philosophy and
practice. The authors then cover the general principles of supply chain and logistics that can
be applied in countries throughout the world. Where concepts cannot be generalized they are
based primarily on a European model. The authors have also added some international material
and examples from China Pakistan India and the USA. The book is intended to help in the
quest of supply chain and logistics to reduce cost and improve service as well as to keep
up-to-date the different facets of supply chain and logistics in a global market. In addition
this book helps candidates to who are undertaking examinations for universities and
professional institutes and bachelor and master students who are studying for degrees in
supply chain management. In addition the book covers technical terminologies definitions and
a supply chain dictionary.
