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Logistics and supply chain management patrik jonsson. It also includes coverage of information technology, the impact of manufacturing and product structures on logistics and supply chain systems, and the environment. Designed specifically with the student in mind, this book is the perfect companion for introductory courses in logistics and supply chain management. The book contains many mini cases to illustrate current practice. Discussion tasks have been included to help facilitate effective learning and provide reinforcement. A comprehensive glossary has been included at the end of the book. Key terms are defined at the end of each chapter. Where appropriate, quantitative examples and exercises have been included to help students understand planning and control concepts and analysis tools. Full solutions are provided in the appendix. Part Two: Logistics and Supply Chain Goals and Performance Chapter Four: Customer Service Chapter Five: Logistics Costs and Tied-Up Capital Chapter Six: Environmental Aspects of Logistics. Part Three: Logistics and Supply Chain Structures Chapter Seven: Products in the Logistics System Chapter Eight: Material Supply Structures Chapter Nine: Production Processes and Layouts Chapter Ten: Distribution Structures. Part Four: Planning and Control of Logistics and Supply Chain Systems Chapter Eleven: Demand Management Chapter Twelve: Materials Management Chapter Thirteen: Manufacturing Planning and Control Chapter Fourteen: Transport Planning Chapter Fifteen: The Procurement Process. Part Five: Supply Chain, IT and Improvement Aspects of Logistics Chapter Sixteen: Emerging Practices in Supply Chain Management Chapter Seventeen: Information Systems for Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Appendices Appendix A: ABC Analysis Appendix B: Incremental Inventory Carrying Costs Appendix C: Derivation of the formula for economic order quantity (EOQ) Appendix D: Normal Distribution Function Appendix E: Service Loss Function Appendix F: Exercises: Solutions to Problems.