Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics

by Branch; Alan E.

• ISBN13: 9780415398459
• ISBN10: 0415398452
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-12-19
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

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 marketplace, 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.

Author Biography

Alan E. Branch is an international consultant, lecturer and examiner/moderator. He has lectured widely in the UK and overseas, including visiting lectureships at Cardiff University, Reading University, Plymouth University, Leicester University, London City College and Rennes International School of Business in France

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Introduction and Function of the Book	p. 1
Role of the Supply Chain	p. 2
Managing the Supply Pipeline for Global Trade Flows	p. 2
The Global Logistics Operator	p. 5
Comparison between National (Domestic) and International Logistics	p. 8
International Transport	p. 9
International Trade Law	p. 10
Employment Law	p. 11
Globalisation and International Trade Environment	p. 11
Factors and Challenges Driving Logistics and Supply Chain Management	p. 13
Factors Driving Global Supply Chain Management	p. 13
Customs and Global Supply Chain Management	p. 15
Management of the Inventory in the Supply Chain Analysis Including Vendor Management	p. 18
Factors Contributing to the Development of Logistics	p. 21
Asset Management in the Supply Chain	p. 24
Lean Supply Chain Management	p. 27
Lean Supply Workforce	p. 29
Export Sales Contract	p. 32
Introduction	p. 32
Market Environment	p. 32
Market Entry Strategy	p. 33
Constituents of the Export Sales Contract	p. 34
Evolution and Revolution of Logistics and Supply Chain Management	p. 37
Modern Logistics Concepts	p. 40
Logistics Department	p. 42
Logistics Providers Are Taking on More Responsibilities as the Industry Goes Global	p. 43
Constituents of the Export Sales Contract Continued	p. 46
Introduction	p. 46
Contract of Affreightment: Terms of Delivery - Incoterms 2000	p. 46
Factors Determining Choice of Incoterms 2000	p. 50
Trade Finance - Introduction	p. 51
Currency	p. 51
Credit Terms	p. 52
UCP 600 - Documentary Credits and Allied Documents	p. 52
Market Development Strategy with Global Logistics Focus	p. 54
Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) - Value-Added Benefit	p. 55
Identifying Priorities	p. 56
Constituents of the International Purchasing/Procurement System	p. 58
Introduction	p. 58
International Purchasing Systems Constituents/Strategy and its Interface with the Management of Global Supply Chain	p. 58
Negotiating the Contract	p. 63
Financing Global Supply Chains	p. 66
Selecting the International Logistics Operator	p. 70
Introduction	p. 70
Criteria of Selecting the Third-Party Logistics Operator	p. 70
The Key Factors in the Development of a Successful 3 PL	p. 71
Contract Logistics	p. 73
International Organization for Standardization - ISO Supply Chain Management Selection	p. 74
Six Core Products - Supply Chain Management - Warehousing - Customs Clearance - Air Freight - Consolidation - Project Cargo	p. 78
International Transport	p. 79
Introduction	p. 79
Trade-Offs Inherent in International Logistics - Multi-Modalism	p. 79
Key Factors in a Transport Mode(s) Trade-Off	p. 83
Speed	p. 83
Frequency	p. 84
Packing	p. 86
Insurance	p. 86
Warehousing	p. 87
IT and E-Commerce	p. 87
Project Installation Management	p. 88
Operations Management	p. 90
Benchmarking - Supply Chain	p. 90
Global Supply Chain Management	p. 91
Supply Chain Cycle Time Management Reduction	p. 94
Logistics Result Evolution Strategy	p. 98
Demand-Driven Supply Network	p. 101
Security Global Supply Chain	p. 107
Introduction	p. 107
ISPS Code	p. 107
CSI and C-TPAT	p. 108
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	p. 108
Specialised Software in the Supply Chain Process	p. 114
Background - Need for Specialised Systems	p. 114
Functions and Objectives of a Specialised International Trade System	p. 115
Pre-Order - Enquiries, Quotations and Order Capture	p. 115
Export-Specific Data	p. 116
Shipment Procedures	p. 117
Letter of Credit and General Compliance	p. 117
The Software-Driven Process	p. 118
Data Capture	p. 118
Packing Operations	p. 119
Shipping Arrangements	p. 120
Dispatch-Time Data	p. 120
Document Completion and Production	p. 120
Statutory Reporting	p. 123
Profitability Analysis	p. 124
Summary	p. 124
Global Trade Scene	p. 126
Introduction	p. 126
Global Trade Scene	p. 126
European Union - Logistic and Supply Chain Strategic Environment	p. 126
Asia	p. 130
North America	p. 133
An Analysis of a Houston (TX) Headquartered Freight Forwarder and 3PL Association International Freight and Logistics Network (IFLN)	p. 136
India's Automobile Industry Supply Chain Development	p. 137
Logistics Focus on 'Ceylon Tea' - Sri Lanka	p. 141
Thailand Food Supply Chain	p. 142
Culture	p. 143
International Agencies	p. 145
A Strategic Focus	p. 146
Introduction	p. 146
Supply Chain Operations: A Focus on Adding Value to Brand Management	p. 146
Product Outsourcing	p. 150
Future Growth and Related Constraints of Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics	p. 152
Future Strategic Focus - Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics	p. 156
Glossary	p. 158
Index	p. 167
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