Strategic Logistics Management: Contemporary Principles and Practice

by Erik Sandberg

Logistics and Supply Chain Management students will gain a fundamental understanding of how to manage logistics strategically with this new textbook.

Going outside the traditional logistics and supply chain management domain, Strategic Logistics Management applies strategic management theories to further understand the role and relevance logistics management plays in many companies' sustainable competitive advantage.

This textbook offers new insights to understanding and managing logistics management, and provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection between strategic management perspectives, such as market positioning and dynamic capabilities, and logistics and supply chain management practices. It presents a useful ground and new arguments for how to understand the role logistics management when strategizing, providing the reader with the necessary knowledge to understand and analyse this as a role.

This text illustrates the major managerial themes relevant to contemporary logistics management contexts such
- the management of logistics development
- paradoxes
- supply chain resilience
- managing logistics-based business models
- circular supply chains

This informative text is supported by a range of features including chapter outlines, chapter summaries, as well as discussion and study questions at the end of each chapter, to aid development. There are also international real-world examples from companies such as Lidl, Apple and H&M throughout.

Strategic Logistics Management is an essential resource for postgraduate level students on Logistics and Supply Chain Management degrees, and is also for students taking postgraduate Logistic Management modules. Online resources include lecturer slides, an instructor's manual and additional comments to the reflective exercises.

232 pages, Paperback

Published January 28, 2025

Reviews

[Carla Small · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) and logistician, *Strategic Logistics Management* offers invaluable insights that extend beyond traditional supply chain frameworks, making it a highly relevant and practical resource. The book’s application of strategic management theories to logistics aligns well with military operations, where supply chain resilience, adaptability, and strategic positioning are critical to mission success.

One of the most valuable aspects of this text is its focus on logistics-based business models and supply chain resilience. In a military context, these principles directly translate into sustainment operations, ensuring that personnel and equipment are efficiently positioned to maintain operational effectiveness. The discussion on paradoxes within logistics management is particularly thought-provoking, as it mirrors the real-world challenges logisticians face in balancing cost, speed, and reliability in both commercial and military environments.

The inclusion of real-world examples from companies like Lidl, Apple, and H&M demonstrates how logistics strategies can drive competitive advantage. While these examples come from the private sector, the underlying principles—such as optimizing supply routes, leveraging dynamic capabilities, and integrating circular supply chains—have direct applications to military logistics, particularly in contingency operations and sustainment planning.

Additionally, the structured approach of the book, with chapter summaries and study questions, makes it an excellent self-study resource for both academic and professional development. For Army logisticians looking to deepen their understanding of strategic supply chain management, this text provides both foundational knowledge and advanced concepts that can enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Overall, *Strategic Logistics Management* is an essential read for military professionals seeking to bridge the gap between corporate logistics strategies and military sustainment operations. Its strategic focus equips logisticians with the tools to improve supply chain resilience, optimize resource allocation, and develop forward-thinking sustainment strategies in complex and dynamic environments.

[Nickie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received an arc of this book from NetGalley and Kogan Page.

This is a great textbook that brings to life the ever changing Logistics landscape. It utilises up to date case studies from well known companies so it is easy to see just how these companies ensure they have the competitive edge within their industries. Companies such as Apple, H&M, Post Nord, McDonalds, Inditex etc. All behemoths in the Logistics world.

The inclusion of activities throughout chapters ensures you are understanding as you go and allows you to pause and really delve into the detail that has been covered. The summaries, discussion questions and study questions all further prompt you to reflect on what you have read. It allows you to try and apply the learning to the real world.

Overall an informative and well thought out book that gives real world scenarios to help aid learning.