Logistics of a Distribution System is a follow-up to the previously published Planning a Distribution System, and offers a reference source to all the factors affecting the planning, organization and management of a logistics/ distribution system. It covers road, air, sea and rail transport both as single and multi-modal operations, as well as the movement of hazardous material within the UK and EEC countries.

The book is completely up-to-date and covers all the latest developments from technology and legislation to computer application and customer handling. Written in a concise and straight-forward style it is an ideal guide for trainee managers, managers moving into distribution, transport managers seeking to extend the scope of their business and military logistics officers studying civil operations as well as being a suitable textbook for any logistics management course.