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Guide to Deliver in Supply Chain Management

In: Guide to Supply Chain Management

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  • Colin Scott

    (Grange Partnership (UK) LLP)

  • Henriette Lundgren

    (Grange Partnership (UK) LLP)

  • Paul Thompson

    (Grange Partnership (UK) LLP)

Abstract

This chapter guides you through the deliver function of supply chain management and is split into three main sections. First, it looks at the components of deliver within supply chain management, describing distribution networks and their key trade-offs. Second, transport management and different modes of transportation are explored. Third, consideration is given to warehouse planning and different warehouse layouts. The chapter concludes with sustainability and digital impacts on deliver. Best practice case studies from global companies follow the text on transport planning by DHL and move cost savings by Diageo. Having read this chapter you will be able to: Explain the components of deliver in supply chains Define transport planning and operations Define warehouse planning and operations Explore sustainability and digital impacts

Suggested Citation

  • Colin Scott & Henriette Lundgren & Paul Thompson, 2018. "Guide to Deliver in Supply Chain Management," Management for Professionals, in: Guide to Supply Chain Management, edition 2, chapter 5, pages 87-106, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-3-319-77185-4_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-77185-4_5
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