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Preface | |
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Preface to the First Edition | |
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Overview | |
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International Logistics for the Firm | |
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Outline for This Book | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: WWE: Emergency Response to Terrorism | |
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Governments' Interest and Involvement in International Logistics | |
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Introduction | |
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Economic Importance | |
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National Defense Concerns | |
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Export Controls on Strategic Materials | |
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Boycotts and Antiboycotts | |
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Controls on Imports | |
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Government Support for Its International Carriers | |
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Port State Control and Flags of Convenience | |
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Controls on International Aviation | |
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Labor Unions | |
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Environmental Issues | |
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Multigovernment Programs | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Port of Short Beach | |
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Logistics in Different Parts of the World | |
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Introduction | |
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Getting Started | |
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Understanding Cultural Differences | |
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The Cultural Environment: Beliefs, Values, Customs | |
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Managing Differences with U.S. Cultural Values | |
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Language Differences | |
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Logistical Development in Different Nations | |
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The First World: An Evolved Logistics Infrastructure | |
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The Emerging Nations | |
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The Third World | |
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Trade Blocs | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Minex Phosphates | |
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Ocean Ships and Shipping | |
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Introduction | |
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Cargo Types | |
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Vessels and Vessel Characteristics | |
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Vessel Types | |
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Vessel Ownership by Nation | |
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Shipbuilding | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Macao Wastebaskets | |
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Chartering Bulk Ocean Carriers | |
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Introduction | |
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Patterns of the World's Bulk Shipping | |
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The Supply of Shipping | |
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Types of Charter Arrangements | |
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The Charter Agreement | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Coals to Newcastle | |
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The Ocean Liner Contract System | |
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Introduction | |
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Ocean Liner Conferences | |
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Relationships Among Conference Members | |
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Conferences and Competition | |
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Conference Relationship with Shippers | |
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Conference Relationship with Governments | |
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Publishing Rates | |
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Service Contracts | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Gitomer Container Leasing Company | |
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International Air Transportation | |
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Introduction | |
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Development of Aviation | |
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World War II | |
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Commercial Jet Airliners | |
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The Emery-SRI Report | |
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Wide-Bodied Jets | |
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Air Cargo Containers | |
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The Airline Industry | |
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Rate Making and Rates | |
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Air Cargo Documentation and Insurance | |
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Air Cargo Growth | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Burt & Gert's Forwarding Co. | |
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Surface Transport to and from Ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico | |
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Introduction | |
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Movements to and from Ports | |
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Intermodalism | |
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Land Transportation to and from Canada and Mexico | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Kokomo Diesels | |
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Seaports, Airports, Canals, and Tunnels | |
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Introduction | |
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Seaports | |
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Airports | |
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Canals, Tunnels, and Bridges | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Paula's Food Products | |
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International Logistics Functions and Intermediaries | |
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Introduction | |
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Outbound Logistics Functions | |
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Inbound Logistics Functions | |
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Overall Logistics Activities | |
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Logistics Intermediaries | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Betty's Brownies | |
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Terms of Sale and Payment | |
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Introduction | |
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Terms of Sale | |
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Selling Terms | |
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Terms of Payment | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Van Bemmel Steamship Company | |
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Documentation and Insurance | |
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Introduction | |
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Documentation | |
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Cargo Insurance | |
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Hull Insurance | |
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Air Cargo Insurance | |
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Land Transport | |
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Settlement of Insurance Claims | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: The Great Bite Peach Company | |
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Logistics of Export Product Movement | |
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Introduction | |
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International Transaction Channel Activities and Their Influence on the Movement of Goods through the Distribution Channel | |
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The International Distribution Channel | |
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Hazardous Materials Transportation | |
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Friction or Fraud in the Distribution Channel? | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Manwell Toy Importers | |
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International Sourcing | |
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Introduction | |
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Why Source Globally? | |
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Designing a Global Sourcing System | |
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Global Sourcing and Procurement | |
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Monitoring and Improving | |
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Issues in Importing and Exporting | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Barbara's Blouses | |
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Logistics of Famine Relief | |
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Introduction | |
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Famine Relief Logistics | |
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Command and Control | |
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Demand Forecasting | |
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Sourcing | |
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Packaging | |
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Managing Inventories | |
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Site (or Route) Selection | |
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Warehousing and Storage | |
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Transport | |
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Documentation | |
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Parts and Service Support | |
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"Customer" Service | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Famine Relief in East Africa | |
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The Role of Logistics in International Supply Chain Management | |
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Introduction | |
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The Global Business Climate and International Logistics and Supply Chain Management | |
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Two Strategic Approaches for Global Supply Chain Management | |
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The Coordinating Role of International Logistics in Supply Chain Management | |
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Managing Successful Global Supply Chain Collaboration | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Fedco Fasteners | |
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Future Issues in International Logistics | |
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Introduction | |
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Increased Use of World-Class Logistics Practices | |
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Multi-Country Trade Alliances | |
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One-Stop Shopping Concept | |
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Amodalism | |
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Environmental Concerns | |
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Space Transport and Exploration | |
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The Internet | |
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Summary | |
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End-of-Chapter Questions | |
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Case: Global Trust Company | |