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Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics

Branch, Alan E.; Branch, Alan
ISBN-10: 0415398444
ISBN-13: 9780415398442

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The development of international trade is driven by international logistics and management and the provision of the global supply chain. The ultimate objective of global supply chain management is to link the market place, distribution network, manufacturing/processing/assembly process, and procurement activity in such a way that customers are serviced at a higher level yet lower cost.
Overall this has introduced a new breed of management in a computer literate environment operating in a global infrastructure. Addressing this complex topic, Alan Branch's new book fulfills two clear objectives: to provide a concise, standard work on the subject, written in lucid language that embraces all the ingredients of a notoriously complex subject with a strategic focus to extol best practices and focus on all areas of the industrial and consumer sectors and their interface with changing international market needs. Until now, no book dedicated to international logistics and supply chain management was available. Practically-oriented, this book features numerous case studies and diagrams from logistic operators. An ideal resource for management students, academics and managers who need a succinct treatment of global operations, Branch's book skillfully illustrates his ideas in practice. It is a book which should be on the shelf of every practitioner and student of the subject. Also available from Routledge: Elements of Shipping, Eighth Edition, Alan E. Branch. (978-0-415-36286-3) Maritime Economics: Management and Marketing , Alan E. Branch. (978-0-748-73986-8)
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Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Introduction and Function of the Book
Role of the Supply Chain
Managing the Supply Pipeline for Global Trade Flows
The Global Logistics Operator
Comparison between National (Domestic) and International Logistics
International Transport
International Trade Law
Employment Law
Globalisation and International Trade Environment
Factors and Challenges Driving Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Factors Driving Global Supply Chain Management
Customs and Global Supply Chain Management
Management of the Inventory in the Supply Chain Analysis Including Vendor Management
Factors Contributing to the Development of Logistics
Asset Management in the Supply Chain
Lean Supply Chain Management
Lean Supply Workforce
Export Sales Contract
Introduction
Market Environment
Market Entry Strategy
Constituents of the Export Sales Contract
Evolution and Revolution of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Modern Logistics Concepts
Logistics Department
Logistics Providers Are Taking on More Responsibilities as the Industry Goes Global
Constituents of the Export Sales Contract Continued
Introduction
Contract of Affreightment: Terms of Delivery - Incoterms 2000
Factors Determining Choice of Incoterms 2000
Trade Finance - Introduction
Currency
Credit Terms
UCP 600 - Documentary Credits and Allied Documents
Market Development Strategy with Global Logistics Focus
Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) - Value-Added Benefit
Identifying Priorities
Constituents of the International Purchasing/Procurement System
Introduction
International Purchasing Systems Constituents/Strategy and its Interface with the Management of Global Supply Chain
Negotiating the Contract
Financing Global Supply Chains
Selecting the International Logistics Operator
Introduction
Criteria of Selecting the Third-Party Logistics Operator
The Key Factors in the Development of a Successful
3. PL
Contract Logistics
International Organization for Standardization - ISO Supply Chain Management Selection
Six Core Products - Supply Chain Management - Warehousing - Customs Clearance - Air Freight - Consolidation - Project Cargo
International Transport
Introduction
Trade-Offs Inherent in International Logistics - Multi-Modalism
Key Factors in a Transport Mode(s) Trade-Off
Speed
Frequency
Packing
Insurance
Warehousing
IT and E-Commerce
Project Installation Management
Operations Management
Benchmarking - Supply Chain
Global Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Cycle Time Management Reduction
Logistics Result Evolution Strategy
Demand-Driven Supply Network
Security Global Supply Chain
Introduction
ISPS Code
CSI and C-TPAT
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Specialised Software in the Supply Chain Process
Background - Need for Specialised Systems
Functions and Objectives of a Specialised International Trade System
Pre-Order - Enquiries, Quotations and Order Capture
Export-Specific Data
Shipment Procedures
Letter of Credit and General Compliance
The Software-Driven Process
Data Capture
Packing Operations
Shipping Arrangements
Dispatch-Time Data
Document Completion and Production
Statutory Reporting
Profitability Analysis
Summary
Global Trade Scene
Introduction
Global Trade Scene
European Union - Logistic and Supply Chain Strategic Environment
Asia
North America
An Analysis of a Houston (TX) Headquartered Freight Forwarder and 3PL Association International Freight and Logistics Network (IFLN)
India's Automobile Industry Supply Chain Development
Logistics Focus on 'Ceylon Tea' - Sri Lanka
Thailand Food Supply Chain
Culture
International Agencies
A Strategic Focus
Introduction
Supply Chain Operations: A Focus on Adding Value to Brand Management
Product Outsourcing
Future Growth and Related Constraints of Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics
Future Strategic Focus - Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics
Glossary
Index



Edition: 2009
Publisher: Routledge
Binding: Trade Cloth
Pages: 192
Size: 7.75" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.14 lbs.
Language: English

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