Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Text by Profs. M. Czinkota, I. Ronkainen, and M. Moffett Multimedia Presentation by Prof. Milton Pressley The University of New Orleans
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To understand the escalating importance of international logistics and supply-chain management as crucial tools for competitiveness To learn about materials management and physical distribution To learn why international logistics is more complex than domestic logistics To see how the transportation infrastructure in hose countries often dictates the options open to the international manager To learn why inventory management is crucial for international success
2002 Thomson Learning, Inc.
International Logistics Defined Materials Management Physical Distribution Systems Concept Total Cost Concept Trade-Off Concept
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Supply-Chain Management
Supply-chain management
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Supply-Chain Management
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Transportation Infrastructure
Ability of Modes
Logistics platform
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Transportation
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International Inventory Issues Inventory Carrying Costs Just-In-Time Inventory Inventory systems
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destination in a safe, maintainable, and presentable condition Packaging That May Be Adequate for Domestic Shipping May Not Be Adequate for International Shipping
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Storage Facilities
Location Decision
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Reverse Distribution
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