"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""

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

Dieses Buch beschreibt in kompakter Form die Grundlagen und vielfaltigen Aspekte des Transports. Transport ist die bedeutendste Funktion in allen Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftssystemen von lokaler bis hin zur globalen Ebene. Er verbindet unsere arbeitsteilige Wirtschaft fur die Produktion und ermoeglicht die Erschliessung der Markte beschaffungs- und absatzseitig. Der Transport ist mit digitaler Unterstutzung ein unverzichtbares Instrument, um die Vorhersehbar- und Nachvollziehbarkeit von Transportstroemen zu erhoehen, Schwankungen des Transportaufkommens abzufedern und die Effizienz der Transportleistung im gesamtwirtschaftlichen Kontext sicherzustellen. Er ist somit das Schlusselelement in jedem Logistik-Netzwerk und zentrale Aufgabenstellung im modernen Supply Chain Management.

Dieses Buch ist ein auf die Bachelor-Ausbildung abgestimmtes und leicht verstandliches Basiswerk sowie Arbeitsbuch zur Logistik. Es stellt die logistischen Grundlagen und die wichtigen Teilgebiete modular und anschaulich dar. Jedes Kapitel enthalt Lernziele sowie zahlreiche Fallbeispiele, die das jeweilige Themengebiet mit Praxisfallen erganzen. In der 2. Auflage wurden dieThemen Logistische Infrastruktur sowie Investition und Finanzierung in der Logistik erganzt. Neu sind auch Losungsskizzen, die die Bearbeitung der Fallbeispiele erleichtern.