International Logistics

by Wood, Donald F.; Barone, Anthony P.; Murphy, Paul Regis; Wardlow, Daniel L.

• ISBN13: 9780814406663
• ISBN10: 0814406661
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-07-03
• Publisher: Amacom Books

Summary

"Implementing effective logistics strategies when operating internationally differs from managing domestic logistics because of specific factors such as shipping regulations, transportation concerns, and cultural differences. This indispensable guide presents a coherent perspective on contemporary global logistics from raw materials through production to the customer. Now in its second edition, the book includes sections on: the roles of governments and intermediaries * international sourcing * the application of local trade laws * ocean, air, and surface carriers and systems. Plus, this second edition has been revised with new information on supply chain management, important updates of U.S. shipping regulations, new case studies, chapter review questions, and standardized international terms of sale."

Author Biography

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

Preface	xi
Preface to the First Edition	xiii
Overview	1	(13)
International Logistics for the Firm	5	(3)
Outline for This Book	8	(2)
Summary	10	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	10	(4)
Case: WWE: Emergency Response to Terrorism	10	(4)
Governments' Interest and Involvement in International Logistics	14	(33)
Introduction	14	(1)
Economic Importance	14	(2)
National Defense Concerns	16	(5)
Export Controls on Strategic Materials	21	(2)
Boycotts and Antiboycotts	23	(2)
Controls on Imports	25	(1)
Government Support for Its International Carriers	25	(5)
Port State Control and Flags of Convenience	30	(2)
Controls on International Aviation	32	(3)
Labor Unions	35	(1)
Environmental Issues	36	(2)
Multigovernment Programs	38	(1)
Summary	39	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	40	(7)
Case: Port of Short Beach	40	(7)
Logistics in Different Parts of the World	47	(42)
Introduction	47	(1)
Getting Started	48	(2)
Understanding Cultural Differences	50	(1)
The Cultural Environment: Beliefs, Values, Customs	51	(1)
Managing Differences with U.S. Cultural Values	52	(2)
Language Differences	54	(1)
Logistical Development in Different Nations	55	(1)
The First World: An Evolved Logistics Infrastructure	56	(5)
The Emerging Nations	61	(4)
The Third World	65	(10)
Trade Blocs	75	(8)
Summary	83	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	83	(6)
Case: Minex Phosphates	85	(4)
Ocean Ships and Shipping	89	(26)
Introduction	89	(1)
Cargo Types	90	(5)
Vessels and Vessel Characteristics	95	(3)
Vessel Types	98	(12)
Vessel Ownership by Nation	110	(1)
Shipbuilding	110	(1)
Summary	111	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	112	(3)
Case: Macao Wastebaskets	112	(3)
Chartering Bulk Ocean Carriers	115	(25)
Introduction	115	(3)
Patterns of the World's Bulk Shipping	118	(8)
The Supply of Shipping	126	(2)
Types of Charter Arrangements	128	(4)
The Charter Agreement	132	(4)
Summary	136	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	137	(3)
Case: Coals to Newcastle	137	(3)
The Ocean Liner Contract System	140	(28)
Introduction	140	(1)
Ocean Liner Conferences	141	(2)
Relationships Among Conference Members	143	(3)
Conferences and Competition	146	(2)
Conference Relationship with Shippers	148	(1)
Conference Relationship with Governments	149	(4)
Publishing Rates	153	(9)
Service Contracts	162	(1)
Summary	163	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	164	(4)
Case: Gitomer Container Leasing Company	164	(4)
International Air Transporation	168	(32)
Introduction	168	(1)
Development of Aviation	169	(3)
World War II	172	(1)
Commercial Jet Airliners	173	(1)
The Emery-SRI Report	174	(2)
Wide-Bodied Jets	176	(3)
Air Cargo Containers	179	(1)
The Airline Industry	179	(9)
Rate Making and Rates	188	(5)
Air Cargo Documentation and Insurance	193	(1)
Air Cargo Growth	194	(2)
Summary	196	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	196	(4)
Case: Burt & Gert's Forwarding Co.	197	(3)
Surface Transport to and from Ports, and to and from Canada and Mexico	200	(25)
Introduction	200	(1)
Movements to and from Ports	201	(2)
Intermodalism	203	(13)
Land Transportation to and from Canada and Mexico	216	(6)
Summary	222	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	222	(3)
Case: Kokomo Diesels	223	(2)
Seaports, Airports, Canals, and Tunnels	225	(21)
Introduction	225	(1)
Seaports	225	(10)
Airports	235	(5)
Canals, Tunnels, and Bridges	240	(3)
Summary	243	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	243	(3)
Case: Paula's Food Products	244	(2)
International Logistics Functions and Intermediaries	246	(28)
Introduction	246	(2)
Outbound Logistics Functions	248	(4)
Inbound Logistics Functions	252	(3)
Overall Logistics Activities	255	(10)
Logistics Intermediaries	265	(5)
Summary	270	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	271	(3)
Case: Betty's Brownies	272	(2)
Terms of Sale and Payment	274	(35)
Introduction	274	(1)
Terms of Sale	274	(4)
Selling Terms	278	(9)
Terms of Payment	287	(18)
Summary	305	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	306	(3)
Case: Van Bemmel Steamship Company	306	(3)
Documentation and Insurance	309	(33)
Introduction	309	(2)
Documentation	311	(14)
Cargo Insurance	325	(8)
Hull Insurance	333	(2)
Air Cargo Insurance	335	(1)
Land Transport	336	(1)
Settlement of Insurance Claims	336	(2)
Summary	338	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	338	(4)
Case: The Great Bite Peach Company	339	(3)
Logistics of Export Product Movement	342	(25)
Introduction	342	(1)
International Transaction Channel Activities and Their Influence on the Movement of Goods through the Distribution Channel	343	(2)
The International Distribution Channel	345	(14)
Hazardous Materials Transportation	359	(3)
Friction or Fraud in the Distribution Channel?	362	(1)
Summary	363	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	364	(3)
Case: Manwell Toy Importers	364	(3)
International Sourcing	367	(22)
Introduction	367	(1)
Why Source Globally?	368	(4)
Designing a Global Sourcing System	372	(1)
Global Sourcing and Procurement	373	(9)
Monitoring and Improving	382	(1)
Issues in Importing and Exporting	383	(3)
Summary	386	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	387	(2)
Case: Barbara's Blouses	387	(2)
Logistics of Famine Relief	389	(23)
Introduction	389	(1)
Famine Relief Logistics	389	(3)
Command and Control	392	(1)
Demand Forecasting	393	(2)
Sourcing	395	(1)
Packaging	395	(1)
Managing Inventories	396	(1)
Site (or Route) Selection	397	(1)
Warehousing and Storage	398	(1)
Transport	399	(3)
Documentation	402	(1)
Parts and Service Support	403	(1)
``Customer'' Service	404	(1)
Summary	404	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	404	(8)
Case: Famine Relief in East Africa	405	(7)
The Role of Logistics in International Supply Chain Management	412	(17)
Introduction	412	(1)
The Global Business Climate and International Logistics and Supply Chain Management	413	(3)
Two Strategic Approaches for Global Supply Chain Management	416	(3)
The Coordinating Role of International Logistics in Supply Chain Management	419	(4)
Managing Successful Global Supply Chain Collaboration	423	(3)
Summary	426	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	426	(3)
Case: Fedco Fasteners	426	(3)
Future Issues in International Logistics	429	(5)
Introduction	429	(1)
Increased Use of World-Class Logistics Practices	429	(1)
Multi-Country Trade Alliances	430	(1)
One-Stop Shopping Concept	430	(1)
Amodalism	431	(1)
Environmental Concerns	431	(1)
Space Transport and Exploration	432	(1)
The Internet	432	(1)
Summary	433	(1)
End-of-Chapter Questions	433	(1)
Case: Global Trust Company	434