Welcome
Welcome to Introduction to Logistics, an introductory text focused on moving and storing products in a manufacturing supply chain. We hope it will help you understand what a logistics person, operating domestically or internationally, would need to know to plan, implement and analyze logistics functions and operations. You can investigate the modes of transportation, types of warehouses, costs, services, tradeoffs, and risks that are the significant challenges for all supply chain managers. This book discusses strategies and methods that can add value to a company’s supply chain by improving a logistics network’s productivity, effectiveness, and customer service. This book examines international logistics, vendors, customers, and distribution centers and discusses considerations for comparing the logistics impacts for local and global opportunities.
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About the Authors
Robert Adzija BA, MBA, P.Log.
Robert is a faculty member in the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario and can be reached at r_adzija@FanshaweC.ca. His career focus has been optimizing logistics networks and improving supply chain visibility. During the 19 years of working in the manufacturing Supply Chain, Robert has led several strategic paradigm shifts. He conceptualized, reorganized, and implemented a new ocean freight strategy, resulting in direct cost savings while improving inventory visibility. Robert has set strategy, negotiated LLP and carrier contracts, and led transition teams. By collaborating with Global Purchasing, Global Logistics and Global Packaging leaders, he has uncovered process blind spots and influenced strategic business process shifts. Robert is passionate about utilizing his industry experience to educate and prepare our future Supply Chain Leaders.
Michael Kukhta, B.Eng. (Mechanical), P.Eng.
Michael Kukhta is a faculty member in the School of Business at Conestoga College, in Kitchener, Ontario and can be reached at mkukhta@conestogac.on.ca. Michael is a fulltime professor on the Supply Chain and Operations Management program team where he helps students develop skills and prepare for the work world. Michael is a Professional Engineer with management and teaching experience in the automotive, aerospace and social services sectors. Michael is a Six Sigma Lean Master Black Belt and has coached and guided many people and organizations to help them improve their performance.
Cover Photo Attribution
[Automatic Warehouse] by Arno Senoner on Unsplash. Licensed for reuse under the Unsplash License.
