International Logistics, Second Edition
- 9h 1m
- Anthony P. Barone, Daniel L. Wardlow, Donald F. Wood, Paul R. Murphy
- AMACOM
- 2002
International trade has always been a field of immense complexities and rich rewards. In past eras, bandits lurked along Marco Polo's Silk Road and privateers menaced the seas. Today, companies that conduct business across their borders face multimillion dollar risks attributable to modern differences in cultures, economies, and technologies. You can better manage your success and minimize your risk exposure with the help of this essential book.
Encyclopedic in scope and impressively detailed in depth, International Logistics is a complete guide to the global movement of goods by businesses. It gives you a coherent view of contemporary global logistics from the sourcing of raw materials through production to delivery. While it focuses on private sector transactions, it considers the role of the government as overseer and as occasional buyer or seller. The Second Edition has been updated to include recent regulatory changes as well as new imperatives raised by global terrorism.
An astonishing array of fuctions fall under the umbrella of international logistics. Covered in this book are:
- site selection
- purchasing
- demand forecasting
- materials handling
- inventory, warehouse, and distribution management
- salvage disposal
- surface, sea, and air transport
- documentation, and many more
On every page, you'll gain a greater practical understanding of the many factors that influence the flow of goods and people between nations. These range from political situtations and economic strengths to fuel prices, technology concerns, environmental protections, varying systems of jurisprudence, pockets of corruption, and the effects of cultural assumptions upon business relationships. Intriguing case studies illustrate the challenges of global logistics in action.
Rely on International Logistics for any question or situation that arises in your work. Now more than ever, it is the unequaled reference for everyone in the field.
About the Authors
Donald F. Wood is a professor of transportation in the School of Business at San Francisco State University.
Anthony P. Barone is an export logistics manager in the private sector.
Paul R. Murphy is a professor of business logistics at John Carroll University.
Daniel L. Wardlow is a professor of marketing and logistics at San Francisco State University.
In this Book
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Overview
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Governments' Interest and Involvement in International Logistics
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Logistics in Different Parts of the World
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Ocean Ships and Shipping
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Chartering Bulk Ocean Carriers
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The Ocean Liner Contract System
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International Air Transportation
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Surface Transport to and from Ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico
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Seaports, Airports, Canals, and Tunnels
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International Logistics Functions and Intermediaries
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Terms of Sale and of Payment
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Documentation and Insurance
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Logistics of Export Product Movement
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International Sourcing
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Logistics of Famine Relief
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The Role of Logistics in International Supply Chain Management
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Future Issues in International Logistics
