Principles of International Physical Distribution / Edition 1

by Jim Sherlock

Overview

This is a concise and authoritative guide to all current procedures regarding the movement of goods internationally.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780631191698
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/20/1994
Series:	Principles of Export Guidebooks Series
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.05(d)

About the Author

Jim Sherlock is Chairman of the Institute of Export Education Committee and Senior Lecturer in International Trade at Manchester College of Arts and Technology. He provides regular export training for a wide range of international companies.

Table of Contents

List of Figures.

Foreword.

Series Editor's Introduction.

About The Institute of Export Examinations.

Acknowledgements.

Dedication.

1. Physical Distribution in Perspective.

2. The Export Office.

3. The Export Quotation.

4. Inland Transport.

5. International Transport Modes (I).

6. International Transport Modes (II).

7. International Transport Documentation.

8. International Customs Control (I).

9. International Customs Control (II).

10. International Customs Control (III).

11. Risk Management.

12. Methods of Payment.

13. The Future.

14. Further Questions for Discussion.

Appendix.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

Gives an overview of this crucial area of export management, based on the syllabus of the Institute of Export. Covers processes essential to moving goods internationally, such as compliance with the rules of third-parties, the export order process from quotation to carrier, preparation of shipping documentation, and obtaining payment. Useful for students taking professional examinations in the field and for executives in export-driven businesses. Lacks a bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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