Publisher's Synopsis
This introduction to logistics approaches the subject from the system life-cycle perspective, to emphasize system design and development. The main measures of logistics are discussed, in particular reliability, maintainability, supply support, text equipment, transportation, facility, effectiveness and economic factors. Logistic requirements are presented in the context of the life cycle, the book details the definition of requirements, functional analysis and allocation, logistic support analysis, design review, test and evaluation. While the structure of the third edition has been retained, sections have been strengthened (especially logistics in the design process and logistics management coverage) and new examples added.
