China's Logistic Development Environment / Zhilun Jiao -- Development of China's Logistics Market / Xiaomei Jiang -- Logistics Facilities and Technological Development / Fan Qin -- Policies and Plans on China's Logistics Development / Kena Li -- Logistics Development of Pearl River Delta / Ya Xu -- Logistics Development of Wuhan Metropolitan Cluster / Yong Liu -- Logistics Development of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region / Jianhua Xiao -- Development of E-Commerce Logistics in China / Zhilun Jiao -- Development of Chain Business Logistics in China / Xiang Li -- Development of Medicine Logistics in China / Lanbing Li -- China's Logistics Cost: Status and Analysis / Ling Wang -- Coordinated Development of Manufacturing and Logistics in China / Weihua Liu -- Development of Cross-Border Logistics System in Inland China / Jun Liu
Summary
While logistics has caught on as a vital component in Chinas national development plan, both government agencies at all levels and various types of enterprises have put considerable effort into propelling logistics to a new height. Recent logistics developments in China have witnessed a scene of significant boom dotted with few sporadic dips. This book, the third volume in the series on Contemporary Logistics in China, is a must-read publication, which affords the readers a clearer view of the intrinsic consolidation and increased efforts made amid the recent advancements in Chinas logistics development. The research findings in this book reflect the expertise and diligence of a team of learned researchers in the highly-regarded Logistics Research Center at Nankai University. The book presents a comprehensive and thorough analysis of the progression and propagation of modern logistics in China, as well as a fresh look at some emerging hot issues with potential bearings on future logistics development. Researchers and practicing professionals alike will find this book an indispensable and timely reference and information resource