International logistics / Donald F. Wood [and others].

ISBN:

9780814426739

9781601198501

9780814406663

Title:

International logistics / Donald F. Wood [and others].

Author:

Wood, Donald F., 1935-

Edition:

2nd ed.

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Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 442 pages) : illustrations

Contents:

Overview -- Governments' interest and involvement in international logistics -- Logistics in different parts of the world -- Ocean ships and shipping -- Chartering bulk ocean carriers -- The ocean liner contract system -- International air transportation -- Surface transport to and from ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico -- Seaports, airports, canals, and tunnels -- International logistics functions and intermediaries -- Terms of sale and payment -- Documentation and insurance -- Logistics of export product movement -- International sourcing -- Logistics of famine relief -- The role of logistics in international supply chain management -- Future issues in international logistics.

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Subject Term:

Physical distribution of goods -- Management.

Business logistics.

International trade.

Added Author:

Wood, Donald F., 1935-

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Publication Date:

2002

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Preface	p. xi
Preface to the First Edition	p. xiii
1 Overview	p. 1
International Logistics for the Firm	p. 5
Outline for This Book	p. 8
Summary	p. 10
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 10
Case: WWE: Emergency Response to Terrorism	p. 10
2 Governments' Interest and Involvement in International Logistics	p. 14
Introduction	p. 14
Economic Importance	p. 14
National Defense Concerns	p. 16
Export Controls on Strategic Materials	p. 21
Boycotts and Antiboycotts	p. 23
Controls on Imports	p. 25
Government Support for Its International Carriers	p. 25
Port State Control and Flags of Convenience	p. 30
Controls on International Aviation	p. 32
Labor Unions	p. 35
Environmental Issues	p. 36
Multigovernment Programs	p. 38
Summary	p. 39
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 40
Case: Port of Short Beach	p. 40
3 Logistics in Different Parts of the World	p. 47
Introduction	p. 47
Getting Started	p. 48
Understanding Cultural Differences	p. 50
The Cultural Environment: Beliefs, Values, Customs	p. 51
Managing Differences with U.S. Cultural Values	p. 52
Language Differences	p. 54
Logistical Development in Different Nations	p. 55
The First World: An Evolved Logistics Infrastructure	p. 56
The Emerging Nations	p. 61
The Third World	p. 65
Trade Blocs	p. 75
Summary	p. 83
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 83
Case: Minex Phosphates	p. 85
4 Ocean Ships and Shipping	p. 89
Introduction	p. 89
Cargo Types	p. 90
Vessels and Vessel Characteristics	p. 95
Vessel Types	p. 98
Vessel Ownership by Nation	p. 110
Shipbuilding	p. 110
Summary	p. 111
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 112
Case: Macao Wastebaskets	p. 112
5 Chartering Bulk Ocean Carriers	p. 115
Introduction	p. 115
Patterns of the World's Bulk Shipping	p. 118
The Supply of Shipping	p. 126
Types of Charter Arrangements	p. 128
The Charter Agreement	p. 132
Summary	p. 136
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 137
Case: Coals to Newcastle	p. 137
6 The Ocean Liner Contract System	p. 140
Introduction	p. 140
Ocean Liner Conferences	p. 141
Relationships Among Conference Members	p. 143
Conferences and Competition	p. 146
Conference Relationship with Shippers	p. 148
Conference Relationship with Governments	p. 149
Publishing Rates	p. 153
Service Contracts	p. 162
Summary	p. 163
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 164
Case: Gitomer Container Leasing Company	p. 164
7 International Air Transportation	p. 168
Introduction	p. 168
Development of Aviation	p. 169
World War II	p. 172
Commercial Jet Airliners	p. 173
The Emery-SRI Report	p. 174
Wide-Bodied Jets	p. 176
Air Cargo Containers	p. 179
The Airline Industry	p. 179
Rate Making and Rates	p. 188
Air Cargo Documentation and Insurance	p. 193
Air Cargo Growth	p. 194
Summary	p. 196
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 196
Case: Burt & Gert's Forwarding Co.	p. 197
8 Surface Transport to and from Ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico	p. 200
Introduction	p. 200
Movements to and from Ports	p. 201
Intermodalism	p. 203
Land Transportation to and from Canada and Mexico	p. 216
Summary	p. 222
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 222
Case: Kokomo Diesels	p. 223
9 Seaports, Airports, Canals, and Tunnels	p. 225
Introduction	p. 225
Seaports	p. 225
Airports	p. 235
Canals, Tunnels, and Bridges	p. 240
Summary	p. 243
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 243
Case: Paula's Food Products	p. 244
10 International Logistics Functions and Intermediaries	p. 246
Introduction	p. 246
Outbound Logistics Functions	p. 248
Inbound Logistics Functions	p. 252
Overall Logistics Activities	p. 255
Logistics Intermediaries	p. 265
Summary	p. 270
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 271
Case: Betty's Brownies	p. 272
11 Terms of Sale and Payment	p. 274
Introduction	p. 274
Terms of Sale	p. 274
Selling Terms	p. 278
Terms of Payment	p. 287
Summary	p. 305
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 306
Case: Van Bemmel Steamship Company	p. 306
12 Documentation and Insurance	p. 309
Introduction	p. 309
Documentation	p. 311
Cargo Insurance	p. 325
Hull Insurance	p. 333
Air Cargo Insurance	p. 335
Land Transport	p. 336
Settlement of Insurance Claims	p. 336
Summary	p. 338
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 338
Case: The Great Bite Peach Company	p. 339
13 Logistics of Export Product Movement	p. 342
Introduction	p. 342
International Transaction Channel Activities and Their Influence on the Movement of Goods through the Distribution Channel	p. 343
The International Distribution Channel	p. 345
Hazardous Materials Transportation	p. 359
Friction or Fraud in the Distribution Channel?	p. 362
Summary	p. 363
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 364
Case: Manwell Toy Importers	p. 364
14 International Sourcing	p. 367
Introduction	p. 367
Why Source Globally?	p. 368
Designing a Global Sourcing System	p. 372
Global Sourcing and Procurement	p. 373
Monitoring and Improving	p. 382
Issues in Importing and Exporting	p. 383
Summary	p. 386
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 387
Case: Barbara's Blouses	p. 387
15 Logistics of Famine Relief	p. 389
Introduction	p. 389
Famine Relief Logistics	p. 389
Command and Control	p. 392
Demand Forecasting	p. 393
Sourcing	p. 395
Packaging	p. 395
Managing Inventories	p. 396
Site (or Route) Selection	p. 397
Warehousing and Storage	p. 398
Transport	p. 399
Documentation	p. 402
Parts and Service Support	p. 403
"Customer" Service	p. 404
Summary	p. 404
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 404
Case: Famine Relief in East Africa	p. 405
16 The Role of Logistics in International Supply Chain Management	p. 412
Introduction	p. 412
The Global Business Climate and International Logistics and Supply Chain Management	p. 413
Two Strategic Approaches for Global Supply Chain Management	p. 416
The Coordinating Role of International Logistics in Supply Chain Management	p. 419
Managing Successful Global Supply Chain Collaboration	p. 423
Summary	p. 426
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 426
Case: Fedco Fasteners	p. 426
17 Future Issues in International Logistics	p. 429
Introduction	p. 429
Increased Use of World-Class Logistics Practices	p. 429
Multi-Country Trade Alliances	p. 430
One-Stop Shopping Concept	p. 430
Amodalism	p. 431
Environmental Concerns	p. 431
Space Transport and Exploration	p. 432
The Internet	p. 432
Summary	p. 433
End-of-Chapter Questions	p. 433
Case: Global Trust Company	p. 434

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