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Current Issues

The short postings in this section reflect some of the issues Martin Christopher has recently been thinking about.  Some of these ideas are developed in more detail in his recent book, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (4th Edition), Prentice Hall 2010 – for details, see below.

Recent Publications

4th Edition – Logistics & Supply Chain Management

The 4th edition of Logistics & Supply Chain Management is now available. Buy online now.

Forthcoming Executive Education Engagement

Strategic Supply Chain Management

Under the direction of Martin Christopher, this three-day programme explores the opportunities that exist for gaining competitive advantage through supply chain excellence.

Dates: January 19 – 21 and July 29 – August 1, 2011, University of Hull Logistics Institute, UK

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Supply Chain Management Programme

This week-long executive programme explores in detail the issues facing senior managers who have been tasked with managing complex modern supply chains.

Dates: February 14 – 18 and June 20 – 24, 2011, Cranfield School of Management, UK

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Managing the Supply Chain through Processes and Partnerships

The key to success in todays highly competitive environment is through superior process management and execution.  In this one week course Martin Christopher is joined by one of North America’s leading experts, Professor Doug Lambert of Ohio State University.

Dates: May 16 – 20 and October 10 – 14, 2011, Cranfield School of Management, UK

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Leading Global Supply Chains

Martin Christopher will lead this intensive three-day programme which focuses on the pathways to creating a more agile and sustainable supply chain against a backdrop of a rapidly changing global supply chain environment.

Dates: June 13 – 15, 2011, Cranfield School of Management, UK

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