Logistics and Retail Management
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Logistics and Retail Management

Emerging Issues and New Challenges in the Retail Supply Chain

John Fernie, Leigh Sparks, John Fernie, Leigh Sparks

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Logistics and Retail Management

Emerging Issues and New Challenges in the Retail Supply Chain

John Fernie, Leigh Sparks, John Fernie, Leigh Sparks

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Logistics and supply chains play a vital role in the overall success of retail management. This fifth edition of Logistics and Retail Management covers the major strides made in retail logistics and the challenges which remain, providing students and professionals with the current thinking and research in this strategic field. Including chapters on internationalization, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and green logistics, the book also explores examples from successful organizations such as Schuh and Tesco. Fully updated with the latest international developments and on-going changes in the field, Logistics and Retail Management, 5th edition is a multi-contributed collection from leading academics and practitioners and an expert editor team. The new edition also includes material on the luxury fashion industry and the logistical challenges of e-commerce. Logistics and Retail Management, 5th edition is the essential text for students of retail logistics and supply chain management.

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Publisher
Kogan Page
Year
2018
ISBN
9780749481612
Edition
5

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Page numbers in italic indicate Tables or Figures.
3D (three-dimensional) printing, home-based 24, 274
academic interest in retail supply chains 34
accidents related to retail logistics activities 281
Adidas 40, 80, 102, 130, 13435, 137
agile supply chain 12, 13, 31
fashion sector 7273
agility concept 12
Ahold 65, 247, 264
global retail model 8990
retail alliance 87
Ahrendts, Angela 7879, 163, 16465
air pollution caused by logistics activities 281
Aldi 66
Groceries Code compliance 38
sale of 3D printers for home use 274
Alexander, Sandy 139
Alibaba, drone deliveries 273
alternative fuels 29294
Amazon 55, 272
acquisition of Whole Foods 91
customer reviews and purchase trends 257
drone deliveries 24, 27374
e-tail sales 252
exploitation of Web 2.0 253
exploiting niche demand 254, 256
launch of its own delivery operation 56
online retailing 91
rise of 35
time required to become profitable 259
Amazon Fresh 266
Amazon Market Place 257
Amazon Prime 86
in-car delivery service 237
Android 256
Ann Summers 245
Ansoff grid 15960
anti-globalization backlash 76, 1...

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