E-Logistics: A Guide to Supply Chain Information Systems and Technology

E-Logistics serves as the nerve system for the whole supply chain and enables smooth information flow within and between organizations.

This new and updated edition provides the latest and most comprehensive coverage on digitalization in logistics and supply chain. It covers all transport modes and the role of ICT in supporting an integrated freight and supply chain network.

E-Logisticsprovides a cross-academic and industry perspective with leading academics and practitioners as contributing authors. A variety of successful e-logistics business approaches are discussed covering a range of commercial sectors and transport modes. Subsequent chapters address in depth support systems for B2C and B2B e-commerce and e-fulfilment, warehouse management, RFID, electronic marketplaces, global supply network visibility and service chain automation. Industry case studies are used to support the discussion. The new edition also covers emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things, Robotics, drone and last mile deliveries.

Dr Yingli Wang is a lecturer in logistics and operations management at Cardiff Business School. Her research focusses on e-logistics and has attracted funding from various funding bodies. Before embarking on her academic career, she worked at Nestlé China in various senior managerial roles.

Dr Stephen Pettit is a member of the Transport and Shipping Research Group within the Logistics and Operations Management Section at Cardiff Business School. He has been involved in a wide range of transport-related research projects and has recently focused on international logistics, port operations and management, and the application of information and communication technology in the fields of transport, logistics and supply chain management.