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Originally Posted by
Thomas 
I can't think of any direct paths to Logistics Knowledge via book, but I will recommend The Goal by Eli Goldratt. The book centers around Theory of Constraints relative to production, but I believe you can also apply TOC to logistics. We read it in our graduate Operations Management class. Well, I did.
Thanks, that sounds interesting and actually quite relevant to my current job (although I'm looking at moving job and company by the end of the year), I'll have a look at that. Surely there must be some books for people learning about SCM at university or industry publications?
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Originally Posted by
nootje
UPS and FedEx are express delivery companies, and whilst part of logistics as a whole they are but a subset. For distribution you should look towards smaller firms who are at the end of the supply chain as you would be able to do more there. Try and find a branch organisation for logistics in your country/state, and see what you can find out.
Personally, I'd take a look at the intermodal companies, or freight forwarders as you'll get to see a lot of different industries.
When I say "distribution" I mean transporting shit, I don't know what technical/business definitions there are, I've only been doing my job/giving a fuck about logistics etc for a month and a half.
