Global logistics for dummies. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: SOLE--The International Society of Logistics ; John J. Erb, DML, and Sarah R. James, DML, editor.
• Editors: Erb, John J; James, Sarah R
• Other Names: SOLE--The International Society of Logistics, issuing body.
• Contents: Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part 1 Taking Your First Global Steps; Chapter 1 Getting Started in Global Logistics; Understanding the Evolution of Global Logistics; Introducing SOLE - The International Society of Logistics; Getting Started: Some Basic Logistics Concepts; Deconflicting Some Unique Language of Global Logistics; Identifying the Need for This Global Logistics Discussion Chapter 2 Understanding the Role of Logistics in Global Manufacturing and SalesManufacturing in a Foreign Location; Dealing with Foreign Distribution Chains; Anticipating the Impact of Geo-Politics and Social Change; Adapting to the Logistics of Global Internet Sales; Chapter 3 Providing Global Logistics Services; Defining Logistics Services and Logistics Service Providers; Providing Global Logistics Services; Culture, Culture, Culture; Working for Government Clients; Chapter 4 Supporting Global Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Efforts Directing and Managing International Disaster Relief EffortsOrganizing for H&DR Logistics Support; Providing Logistics Support to H&DR Events: Dangerous but Rewarding; Part 2 Manufacturing in a Global Environment; Chapter 5 Making Your Product and Establishing Your Global Supply Chain; Establishing Your Presence; Keeping your corporate business model in mind; Developing a realistic foreign manufacturing strategy; Creating partnerships to support your manufacturing effort; Testing the waters: Starting small; Deciding How to Support; Assessing internal versus external logistics support Establishing in-country manufacturing and supply chainsMaking sure your decision supports the larger corporate goals; Managing Your Global Logistics Operation; Integrating domestic and foreign logistics elements and practices; Adjusting logistics operations to national and regional requirements; Leveraging foreign logistics service provider capabilities; Chapter 6 Stocking and Distributing Your Products; Building and Managing Your Inventory; Establishing and maintaining the proper inventory; Deciding how much inventory to stock; Managing stock-out risks; Warehousing and Distributing Identifying your warehousing and distribution locationsSetting up your storage facilities for maximum efficiency; Creating an efficient distribution flow; Shipping and Receiving: From Beginning to End; Getting your raw materials to your manufacturing location; Moving your materials and products along the manufacturing line; Shipping your product back home from your foreign location; Dealing with your foreign-manufactured product returns: How far back?; Chapter 7 "Greening " Your Manufacturing Line; Safeguarding the Environment; Starting out; Demonstrating corporate social responsibility.
• Publisher Details: Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 658.5; Business logistics; Logistics; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industrial Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119212164; 1119212162
• Related ISBNs: 9781119212157
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 2, 2017).
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