Global Logistics For Dummies

Your one-stop reference for entering the global logistics environment

Global Logistics for Dummies is an operational-level reference and overview for those manufacturers, businesses, product distributors, providers of logistics services, humanitarian and disaster relief responders and logisticians on both ends of a global chain who are considering entry in or have recently embarked on entering the global logistics chain/market. Easy to follow and packed with tons of helpful information, it serves as a springboard to larger texts for more detailed information.

Beginning with an introduction to both the "whats" and "whys" of global logistics, the book sheds light on how global logistics demands the involvement of not only all elements of the logistics enterprise - e.g., design, logistics engineering, supply, storage/distribution, maintenance, transportation, returns/re-manufacturing, etc. - but also all elements of the business enterprise. In no time, it'll get you up to speed on the whole-enterprise logistics elements that should be considered in the decision to enter and excel in providing logistics end-items, goods, and services to a global customer.

• Deliver global disaster and relief logistics support

• Explore global manufacturing and distribution logistics

• Provide logistics services for foreign customers

• Adapt domestic logistics to foreign operating environments

Written by a team of SOLE - The International Society of Logistics credentialed practitioners and academicians, Global Logistics for Dummies makes it easier than ever to succeed in this ever-growing field.

Auteur

SOLE's writing team members have over 200 combined years of global government and commercial logistics experience, including hands-on experience with major manufacturing and consulting companies such as Battelle, Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology.

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Your one-stop reference for entering the global logistics environment

Global Logistics for Dummies is an operational-level reference and overview for those manufacturers, businesses, product distributors, providers of logistics services, humanitarian and disaster relief responders and logisticians on both ends of a global chain who are considering entry in or have recently embarked on entering the global logistics chain/market. Easy to follow and packed with tons of helpful information, it serves as a springboard to larger texts for more detailed information.

Beginning with an introduction to both the whats and whys of global logistics, the book sheds light on how global logistics demands the involvement of not only all elements of the logistics enterprise e.g., design, logistics engineering, supply, storage/distribution, maintenance, transportation, returns/re-manufacturing, etc. but also all elements of the business enterprise. In no time, it'll get you up to speed on the whole-enterprise logistics elements that should be considered in the decision to enter and excel in providing logistics end-items, goods, and services to a global customer.

• Deliver global disaster and relief logistics support
• Explore global manufacturing and distribution logistics
• Provide logistics services for foreign customers
• Adapt domestic logistics to foreign operating environments
  Written by a team of SOLE The International Society of Logistics credentialed practitioners and academicians, Global Logistics for Dummies makes it easier than ever to succeed in this ever-growing field.

Contenu

Introduction 1

Part 1: Taking Your First Global Steps 5

Chapter 1: Getting Started in Global Logistics 7

Chapter 2: Understanding the Role of Logistics in Global Manufacturing and Sales 17

Chapter 3: Providing Global Logistics Services 25

Chapter 4: Supporting Global Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Efforts 31

Part 2: Manufacturing in a Global Environment 37

Chapter 5: Making Your Product and Establishing Your Global Supply Chain 39

Chapter 6: Stocking and Distributing Your Products 53

Chapter 7: "Greening" Your Manufacturing Line 63

Chapter 8: Keeping Everything Running Smoothly 77

Chapter 9: Protecting Your Designs and Data 91

Part 3: Selling What You've Already Made 109

Chapter 10: Moving It from "Here" to "There" 111

Chapter 11: Keeping Everything Secure 129

Chapter 12: Making the Sale 141

Chapter 13: Dealing with Losses, Theft, Damages, and Returns 153

Part 4: Providing Logistics Services to Global Customers 163

Chapter 14: Understanding and Accommodating Cultural Differences 165

Chapter 15: Identifying Insurance and License Requirements 177

Chapter 16: Deciding on Your Source of Manpower 189

Chapter 17: Understanding Foreign Labor Laws and Requirements 199

Part 5: Being Part of a Global Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Logistics Team 213

Chapter 18: Understanding Global Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Logistics 215

Chapter 19: Defining Your H&DR Logistics Role 229

Chapter 20: Operating as Part of the H&DR Logistics Team 243

Part 6: The Part of Tens 263

Chapter 21: Ten "Stars" of Global Logistics 265

Chapter 22: Ten Examples of Global Logistics Gone Wrong 275

Chapter 23: Top Ten Resources 283

Glossary 291

Index 299