International Logistics / Edition 1

by Donald F. Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel Wardlow

Overview

Both academia and the real world are showing a vastly increased interest in international logistics. Although this book covers the entire topic, it may not contain sufficient detail to answer all questions. The topic-and the challenge­ is much larger than any single book can cover! A number of people helped us, and their assistance should be recognized. They include Robert L. Argentieri, Eunice Coleman, Patricia J. Daugherty, Robert Derbin, Robert Hannus, Ken Knox, Douglas Long, Eugene L. Magad, Dale S. Rogers, Robert Rouse, John Silvey, and Clyde Kenneth Walter. This book is designed for both the business world and the classroom. A separate Instructor's Manual has been prepared and may be requested on school letterhead from Chapman & Hall. International Logistics 1 Introduction This book is about international logistics and the international logistics system. International means that it will deal with transactions involving indi viduals or firms in more than one nation. Logistics means the organized movement of goods, ser­ vices, and, sometimes, people. Logistics was originally a military term. For exam­ ple, in author Tom Clancy's novel, Red Storm Rising, Russian General Alekseyev thought to himself about a battlefield situation: "The tactics ... no, amateurs dis­ cuss tactics. Professional soldiers study logistics. ,,1 When one speaks of the intema­ tionallogistics system, he means that huge array of carriers, forwarders, bankers, traders, and so on that facilitate international transactions, trades, and movements of goods and services. Communications are important, and a logistics system includes whatever communication capability it needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412992216
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	01/31/1995
Series:	Chapman & Hall Materials Management/Logistics Series
Edition description:	1995
Pages:	370
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Donald F. Wood (San Francisco, CA) is a professor of Transportation in the School of Business at San Francisco State University. Anthony Barone (Parsipanny, New Jersey) is an independent consultant. Paul Murphy (Cleveland, OH) is an associate professor of Business Logistics in the Department of Management at John Carroll University. Daniel L. Wardlow (San Francisco, CA) is associate professor of Marketing and Logistics in the School of Business at San Francisco State University.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Governments’ Interest in International Logistics.- 3 Logistics and Transportation in Different Parts of the World.- 4 Ocean Ships and Shipping.- 5 Chartering Bulk Ocean Carriers.- 6 The Ocean Liner Conference System.- 7 International Air Transportation.- 8 Land Transport to and from Ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico.- 9 Seaports, Airports, Canals, and Tunnels.- 10 International Logistics Functions and Intermediaries.- 11 Terms of Sales and Terms of Payment.- 12 Documentation and Insurance.- 13 Logistics of Export Product Movement.- 14 International Sourcing.- 15 Logistics of Famine Relief.- 16 Logistics as a Tool for Integrating International Operations.- 17 Future Issues in Logistics.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook on the organized movement of goods, services, and sometimes people, that involves individuals or companies in more than one country. The focus is on private-sector transactions, though sometimes a government is a buying or selling party or both. Also discussed are the information, communications, control, and management mechanisms to manage a logistics system. No date is mentioned for the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

A most useful textbook for students and those considering logistics as a career route. - Logistics Focus; The authors have filled a gap in the business logistics arena ... a suitable text for use in international transportation and logistics courses. - Defense Transportation Journal, June 1997

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