• A recent publication dealing with the control of distribution
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systems is entitled Industrial Logistics, by J. E. Sussams. The reader who is not deterred by simple statistics and mathematical equations will find it extremely useful in planning depot systems and transport operations.
The book is presented with five main sections, each one dealing in detail with a specific aspect of depot siting or vehicle routeing and control. Although much of the book is devoted to the theoretical approach to these problems, most sections include practical examples of implementation and use of the methods described. By no stretch of the imagination could one call this light bedtime reading, but it is certainly a valuable text and reference book_ The publisher is Gower Press Ltd., 140, Great Portland Street, London, Wl, and the price is 80s. R.F.
• A free booklet explaining the problems of converting wages and salaries to decimal currency is being circulated by the Department of Employment and Productivity. It has been prepared in consultation with the CBI and TUC and agreed with them.