Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 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
