Logistics Management: Concepts and Cases,
Abstract
The increasing complexities of modern management systems require a level of expertise that can rarely be built within the work setting itself. Thus, the knowledge obtained through training and education must supplement the skills gained through work and experience. A particularly effective means of developing managerial skills and enhancing decision-making capabilities is through the case method of instruction. A series of case studies has been developed to facilitate understanding of the functional areas of logistics--requirements determination, acquisition, distribution, and maintenance. For each of these logistics functions, several cases have been prepared for study. These cases in logistics management can afford the student an opportunity to perfect his decision-making process in reviewing actual or highly realistic situations, identifying the problems involved, searching for alternative courses of action, and arriving at satisfactory or optimal solutions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0888005
Entities
People
- James L. Quinn
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology