Quantitative Measurements for Logistics (McGraw-Hill Sole Press) [Paperback]

Philip Frohne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071494154 | ISBN-13: 978-0071494151 | Publication Date: August 15, 2007 | Edition: 1

Utilize the Latest Measurement Tools and Computations Needed to Achieve World-Class Logistics Operations in Any Organization!

Quantitative Measurements for Logistics offers you a wide variety of measurement tools and computations used in today's logistics operations, ranging from life cycle costs to maintainability computations.

Covering every major area of logistics, this comprehensive resource examines break-even analysis…depreciation methods…forecasting… inventory computations…learning curves…maintenance management… quality control…queuing theory…repair level analysis…statistics…failure definitions…and much more. Filled with over 125 illustrations describing formulas and applications, Quantitative Measurements for Logistics features:

• A wealth of state-of-the-art logistics tools, methods, and concepts
• Detailed measurements followed by supporting calculations
• Subject and topic definitions included throughout
• Numerous military and business applications

Inside This Cutting-Edge Logistics Resource

• Acceptance Sampling • Availability Computations • Break-Even Analysis • Combinatorial Analysis and Probability • Depreciation Methods • Forecasting Methods • Inventory Computations • Learning Curves • Life Cycle Costing • LSA Computations • Maintainability Computations • Maintenance Management • Maintenance Time Management • Managerial Accounting • Mean Time Allocations and Predictions • PERT Computations • Project Earned Value Analysis • Provisioning Computations • Quality Control • Queuing Theory • Reliability Computations • Repair Level Analysis • Spare Part Computations • Statistics • Time Value of Money Computations • ILS Definitions • Failure Definitions • Maintenance Definitions • Logistics Activities

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About the Author

Philip T. Frohne, CPL, is employed by a major aerospace manufacturer as a logistics engineering specialist and has served on the Board of Directors of SOLE - The International Society of Logistics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 314 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071494154
• ISBN-13: 978-0071494151
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Author's Comments, May 15, 2008

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Philip T. Frohne "Certified Log-E" (St. Louis) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quantitative Measurements for Logistics (McGraw-Hill Sole Press) (Paperback)

Quantitative Measurements for Logistics evolved from my desk notes collected from over 25 years working in military logistics. I found that I had to relearn how to perform basic logistics calculations whenever I used them. During my Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) study, there was no single source for all of the logistics mathematics that would be on the exam. I took those desk notes and typed them into the PC to consolidate and format them. After sharing my efforts with co-workers, it became apparent that others also had a need for the information.

This book is intended to be used as a desk top reference. It is not a textbook by itself but is a good supplement to other logistics textbooks; especially those within the McGraw-Hill / SOLE press. In addition to the mathematical formulas, acronyms and definitions of many commonly found logistics terms were included.

QML is for both business and military logisticans. The major differences between the two is that while business logisticians generally know what products they need to move, the military logistics engineer spends a great deal of time determining what items need to be moved in order to support the warfighter. Most of the formulas in this book may be applied to both groups of logisticians.

QML is an indispensable reference on my desk. I hope that other logisticians and students of logistics and supply chain management also find that it is of benefit to them. My goal in publishing this information was to share my knowledge and experience with other logisticians. If you have any comments or suggestions for future editions, please contact SOLE - The International Society of Logistics.

Phil Frohne, CPL