For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Logistics, Logistics Channels, Physical Distribution, Materials Management, and Supply Chain Management. Using real-world case studies throughout, this exploration of contemporary logistics describes the entire supply channel system from inbound movement of freight through materials management to physical distribution to customers. State-of-the-art in perspective, it highlights topics that affect logistics channels management including customer service, packaging, inventory management, traffic management and creating value-added linkages in the supply chain.