02680nam a2200253Ia 4500 378 378 0001203 OSt 20190221124018.0 170602s9999 xx 000 0 und d 9788120321823 2016 Allied Informatics, Jaipur English BSDU BSDU 658.788 KAP Kapoor, Satish K Basics of Distribution Management : A Logical Approach PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi 2016,c2003 260 Physical Distribution is a distinct but integral part of business logistics, involving all those activities relating to the physical movement of goods from the factory to the consumer. Recently, the concept has been expanded to supply chain management which enables better customer relationship with smooth supply of goods. This introductory text is focused on the essential concepts, tools and strategies that comprise Distribution Management. It emphasizes the idea that distribution management is an effective marketing strategy and a potent competitive tool. Defining the concept of physical distribution in the initial chapter, the book then describes in detail the objectives, functions and components of all the activity centres of physical distribution in the Indian context, from a systems approach. An exclusive chapter is devoted to transportation functions, highlighting the features of interstate movement of goods and the legal procedures related to them. Sufficient coverage is also given to related topics such as distribution control, performance evaluation and organization of physical distribution, besides the 'trade-off' concept. The book, with its wide coverage of topics, should prove to be of immense value to undergraduate students in Business Administration and Business Management Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Concept of Physical Distribution. 2. Channels of Distribution. 3. Channel Management. 4. Transportation. 5. Inventory Management. 6. Warehousing. 7. Order Processing. 8. Unitization. 9. Distribution Control and Performance Evaluation. 10. Organization for Physical Distribution. Index Key Features: • Includes numerous line diagrams and photographs that enhance presentation and understanding of the concepts • Gives real-world examples and short case studies of well-known Indian and foreign manufacturers. • Provides questions at the beginning of each chapter setting the objectives, besides giving chapter-end summary and exercises, which stimulate discussion. Management Kansal, Purva ddc BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 BSDU BSDU 2016-12-02 250.00 0 658.788 KAP 001203 2020-02-12 00:00:00 250.00 2017-06-02 BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 BSDU BSDU 2016-12-02 250.00 0 658.788 KAP 001204 2020-02-12 00:00:00 250.00 2017-06-02 BK 0 0 ddc 0 1 RB BSDU BSDU 2016-12-02 250.00 0 658.788 KAP 001205 2020-02-12 00:00:00 250.00 2017-06-02 BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 BSDU BSDU 2016-12-02 250.00 0 658.788 KAP 001206 2020-02-12 00:00:00 250.00 2017-06-02 BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 BSDU BSDU 2016-12-02 250.00 0 658.788 KAP 001207 2020-02-12 00:00:00 250.00 2017-06-02 BK