Heterogeneity is probably the most important challenge for international logistics activities. International cooperation in acquisition, technology and logistics handbook. It is a must have on every international traders desk. I have been sharing this book with my peers at work. Comparison of domestic logistics with international. The management of international trade operations 4th edition by pierre a. I concept of international marketing logistics word. A balanced approach between theoretical research and realworld practice, cuttingedge, original graphics help explain concepts better than any current book, instructors manual provided by the author upon request. All of the relevant issues are thoroughly explained. Students of the international logistics study program will graduate with a bachelor of science bsc.
It includes furnishing logistic support major end items, materiel, andor. To understand the escalating importance of logistics and supplychain management as crucial tools for competitiveness international logistics is the design and management of a system that controls the forward and reverse. By whatever name it is the sinuous, gritty, and cumbersome process by which companies move material, parts, and products to customers. Introduction to logistics and supply chain management. The majority of papers treat global supply chains on a worldwide basis, whereas the remaining papers are fairly evenly distributed across the continents. In this topic a brief introduction to each of the logistics functionindustry is attempted. Each country and region has its specific elements of peculiarity, which lead to a great variety of domestic logistics systems which, combined have to be orchestrated in a global network. The international freight market has a wealth and variety of transport providers to meet the needs of international trading companies which transact business on a worldwide basis.
Because logistics hubs drive economic activity, successful attacks could also threaten economic stability. We overcome these shortcomings in the literature by embedding indicators of infrastructure into an empirical framework that examines whether countries with adequate logistics systems attract more vertical fdi in industries that are more dependent on logistics services. This course is designed for international and local students who are interested in logistics, feel comfortable with mathematics, and want excellent job opportunities. Domestic logistics companies have a single logistics manager to supervise and manage all sides of planning and execution related to the movement of goods. The emphasis will be on small to mediumsized businesses involved in finishedgoods shipping. Scl continues the excellence by launching additions to its impressive curriculum for supply chain, trade, and logistics professionals.
The key elements of the logistics are discussed in the report to make the process effective. As premier service international freight forwarders, we rank second to none in designing logistics infrastructures which provide the best compromise between cost, speed and reliability. The management of international trade operations 9780989490603 by pierre a. A comprehensive guide that includes the theory and practice of global supply chain management, international logistics. David and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Indonesias logistics costs are very high compared to other countries, which the average logistics costs in indonesia approach to 14. Export packing list this detailed packing list itemizes each item in the shipment, the type of packaging container used, as well as gross weight and package measurements. This pdf document allows you to expand the table of contents on the lefthand side of the page. Jan 21, 2014 this presentation is designed to take an astute quick look at international logistics and warehouse management, both in terms of todays global supply chain and in the demand flow management process, so you can know how to make the most of this strategically. Lecture notes logistics and supply chain management. Logistics infrastructure and the international location of. International supply chain management zdispersed over a larger geographical area zoffers many more opportunities than just the domestic supply chain zrisk factors are also present 104 international supply chains zinternational distribution systems zmanufacturing still occurs domestically, but distribution and typically some marketing take. While staff perceptions arent the only factor in building an employer brand, they are an important element.
His teaching interests are in marketing and operations management, particularly as these disciplines are applied to an international environment. Overall, the book was very informative to someone like me who did not know anything about transportation previously aside from having seen many semi trucks and trains over the years. Scm put simply is incorporates logistics, inventory, warehousing, cost and most of all relationship building with suppliers. An introduction 4 overview access to text all of this material in this text is available in desktop and mobile browser or pdf format at. Jan 01, 2004 the text is directed at the users of international logistics services. It is full of great and interesting information and very easy to read. This textbook is written from the perspective of the users, those managers who are actively exporting or importing goods or are otherwise involved in international trade operations. Logistics and transportation in global supply chains.
Chokepoints, geographic features where theres only one narrow way across. Difference between domestic and international logistics. Understanding trade logistics international trade logistics is a process where the inward logistics of inputs, raw material other utilities and services start from the base level of generation of the demand, where such inputs are processed using money, machine, material and men and ends with movement of such. In this chapter we provide a brief introduction into the concepts of logistics and supply chain management. To this end, the framework of risk management strategies for international logistics can be developed as demonstrated in figure 2. International logistics supply chain management encyclopedia. Call it distribution or logistics or supply chain management. Comparison of domestic logistics with international logistics.
Logistics is happening around the globe 24 hours a days seven days a week during fiftytwo weeks a year. The management of international trade operations pdf a fullcolor textbook covering all of the concepts of international logistics. Logistics is the art and science of management, engineering, and technical activities concerned with customer requirements, product design, maintaining and supplying resource to support objectives, plans, and operations. Following are the some of the common elements of logistics. Conceptualisation and validation dongwook kwak a, anthony beresford b, stephen pettit, robert mason b and heeyong lee c a strategy and applied management department, coventry business school, uk b logistics and operations management section, cardiff business school, uk c school of international economics. The international lo gistics network configuration is a humancreated system of basic, permanently located.
Technical data consists of technical or scientific information or publications such as engineering drawings or maintainer and operator manuals and other documents necessary to support, maintain and operate the system. Supply chains ride on logistics networks and it applications internet. Introduction to shipping this is a great place to start if youre new to shipping and want to learn a little more about whats involved. Issues in supply chain strategy pdf courtesy of don rosenfield. Introduction sole the international society of logistics sole provides a designation program for continued professional performance and education of logisticians through its designated logistician program.
Logistics is the management of business operations, such as the acquisition, storage, transportation and delivery of goods along the supply chain. Future of travel, transport, aviation, shipping, road and rail travel industry keynote speaker duration. Basics of exporting and logistics how to export goods. Pierre david is a professor of business administration at baldwin wallace university, a liberal arts institution located in berea, ohio. Supply chain management is primarily concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses and stores so that merchandise is produced and distributed in the right quantities, to the right locations and at the right time, and so as to minimize total system cost subject to satisfying. International supply chain international supply chains. Logomintlbus 53814381 international logistics and operations management spring 2015 karig page 3 of 15 academic professionalism all students are expected to respect their classmates, the instructor and the university. You can easily search, bookmark, highlight, and underline the text material. International logistics and transportation courses. Bachelor thesis in international logistics page 3 2.
Rent international logistics the management of international trade operations 4th edition 9780989490603 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Corporate responsibility helps too, especially in reaching out to younger workers. International logistics is often well managed at an operational level with an emphasis on reducing costs, but it should be more developed towards a strategic level where an open attitude would encompass the potential to operate international logistics system concentrating more on service. For new to export exporters, it could be the incoterms between seller and buyer, what mode of shipment is best, or documentationlegal issues.
Shipping can be a real minefield full of regulations and terms that seem to mean nothing, even when a freight forwarder explains a term it can still make no sense. Introduction to logistics introduction to logistics. Students of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management, as well as international managers will find international logistics. International logistics the management of international. Few areas of business involve the complexity or span the geography typical of logistics. International logistics is the process of planning and managing the flow of goods and products in your companys supply chain from acquisition to customer purchase, where part of the process.
Global supply chain management is distinct in the following ways. Considering different production factors, functions and processes in a company and across companies both terms are specified. For a better understanding, we have to understand the meaning of logistics management and the supply chains management. Global supply chain management an essential reference for understanding how cargo is moved around the world. A confluence of forces is revolutionizing the global logistics market, altering hundreds of years of traditional commerce and resulting in major implications for postal operators. An exhaustive and in depth coverage of international logistics. We call this rapidly changing environment the global logistics revolution. The global logistics management is the concept of developed management. The designated logistician program of sole the international society of logistics 1.
Chapters one through four, which give an overview of international logistics, actually had some pretty interesting real life examples. Introduction to logistics by youssef serroukh 25102011 01112011 y. International logistics tutorial general structure and. This course presents an overview of logistics, as applied to international trade. On the other hand, international logistics will have a corporate logistics manager who will coordinate logistics activities with other managers. There are many definitions of international logistics. An international survey article pdf available in international journal of logistics 71. Challenges and difficulties in international logistics. Oocl is one of the worlds largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies with more than 320 offices in 70 countries around the world providing 78 services covering international trading market with a fleet of more than 300 ship including line vessels, feeder and ooclowned and operated vessels.
A completely revised nato handbook 50th anniversary edition, covering current policies and structures of nato and an updated chronology, is at present available for downloading in adobes portable document format. One of them, where they could easily find military roots as well as u. Aug 30, 2015 whether you are new or experienced in exporting, there are seems to always be areas of exporting that may confuse or not be completely clear to the exporter. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left.