Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective 11th Edition PDF

Product details:

• Author: C. Langley Robert Novack Brian Gibson
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning; 11th edition (February 5, 2020)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 035744213X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0357442135
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Description:

Presented in a reader-friendly style with a clear and engaging approach, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, 11E integrates logistics theory with real-world applications. This edition highlights emerging issues, technological advancements, and global shifts shaping the dynamic field of supply chain management.

This digital edition explores how real public and private companies are adapting to the continuous pressure to modernize and transform their supply chains. Updated features and short case studies provide hands-on managerial experience, allowing readers to analyze key decisions and challenges faced by supply chain professionals. Each chapter begins with a new profile featuring real organizations, individuals, or events that emphasize the practical relevance of the concepts covered. Additionally, technology-focused insights and global content offer valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of supply chain management, helping readers understand how today’s changes influence current and future supply chains.

About the Authors:

C. John Langley Jr. is a Clinical Professor of Supply Chain Management at Penn State University's Smeal College of Business. Previously, he held the John H. Dove Professorship of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee and the SCL Professorship of Supply Chain Management at the Georgia Institute of Technology. A former president of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Dr. Langley has received the Council's Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the inaugural class of CSCMP Distinguished Fellows. The American Society of Transportation and Logistics has honored him as an honorary distinguished logistics professional for his lasting contributions and commitment to the transportation logistics field. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Penn State’s Business Logistics Program.

Dr. Langley earned his B.S. in mathematics, M.B.A. in finance, and Ph.D. in business logistics, all from Penn State University. He has co-authored several prominent books, including SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, and serves as the lead author of the ANNUAL THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS STUDY, recently completing its 28th edition in 2024. His research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Business Logistics, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, International Journal of Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and Land Economics. Dr. Langley has also served on the boards of directors for Forward Air Corporation, Averitt Express, Inc., UTi Worldwide, Inc., Landair Transportation, Inc., and Metasys, Inc.

Robert Novack is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University. From 1979 to 1981, he worked in operations management and planning at Yellow Freight Corporation in Overland Park, Kansas, and from 1981 to 1984, he was involved in planning and transportation at Drackett Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. His research has been widely published in journals such as the Journal of Business Logistics, Transportation Journal, Supply Chain Management Review, and International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management.

Dr. Novack has co-authored SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE and TRANSPORTATION: A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE. An active member of CSCMP, he has held roles including program chair for the annual conference, track chair, session speaker, and committee participant. He holds the Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) designation from AST&L. Dr. Novack earned his B.S. and M.B.A. in logistics from Penn State University and his Ph.D. in logistics from the University of Tennessee.

Brian J. Gibson is the Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation and the Wilson Family Professor of Supply Chain Management at Auburn University. Previously, he served on the faculty of Georgia Southern University and worked as a logistics manager for two major retailers. He has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching, research, and industry outreach.

Dr. Gibson’s research has been published in top journals, including the Journal of Business Logistics, International Journal of Logistics Management, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and Supply Chain Quarterly. He is the co-author of SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE and TRANSPORTATION: A SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, as well as the author of the electronic textbook SUPPLY CHAIN ESSENTIALS. Additionally, he leads research efforts for the multi-year Logistics 2030 project and the annual State of the Retail Supply Chain Report.

Dr. Gibson serves on the CSCMP board of directors and as an academic liaison for the Retail Industry Leaders Association's Supply Chain Leaders Council. Previously, he was an education advisor for the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council. He earned his B.S. from Central Michigan University, an M.B.A. from Wayne State University, and a Ph.D. in logistics and transportation from the University of Tennessee.

The late John J. Coyle was Professor Emeritus of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University. He earned his B.S. and M.S. from Penn State and his Ph.D. from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he was a U.S. Steel Fellow. Joining the Penn State faculty in 1961, he became a full professor in 1967. Throughout his tenure, he held several administrative roles, including Department Head, Assistant Dean, Senior Associate Dean, Special Assistant for Strategic Planning to the university president, and Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research. He also represented Penn State as a faculty representative to the NCAA for 30 years and to the Big Ten for 10 years.

Dr. Coyle served as editor of the Journal of Business Logistics from 1990 to 1996. He authored or co-authored 25 books and monographs and published 38 articles in academic and professional journals. His contributions to education earned him 14 teaching and advising awards from Penn State. His industry impact was recognized with the CSCMP Distinguished Service Award in 1991, the Philadelphia Traffic Club's Person of the Year Award in 2003, and the 2004 Eccles Medal from the International Society of Logistics for contributions to the Department of Defense. In 2004, he received the Lion’s Paw Medal from Penn State for Distinguished Service.

Along with Dr. Edward J. Bardi, Dr. Coyle co-founded SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE.