国际商务ch16Internationallogisticsandsupplychainmanagement.pptVIP

Chapter 16 International Logistics and Supply-Chain Management Learning Objectives To understand the escalating importance of 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 host countries often dictates the options open to the manager. To learn why international inventory management is crucial for success. International Logistics International Logistics (cont.) Through the implementation of international logistics, the firm can implement cost-saving programs such as just-in-time (JIT), electronic data interchange (EDI), and early supplier involvement (ESI). The two phases of the movement of materials include: materials management, or the timely movement of materials, parts, and supplies. physical distribution, or the movement of the firm’s physical product to its customers. Three Concepts of Business Logistics Supply-Chain Management Supply-chain management is the integration of business processes from end user through original suppliers, that provide products, services, and information that add value for customers. Supply-chain management connects a company’s supply side with its demand side. It opens up supplier relationships for companies outside of the buyer’s domestic market. The International Supply Chain Transportation Infrastructure A firm’s logistics platform is determined by a location’s ease and convenience of market reach under favorable cost circumstances. The public sector’s investment priorities, safety regulations, tax incentives, and transport policies can have major effects on the logistics decisions of firms. The logistics manager must learn about existing and planned infrastructures abroad and at home and factor them into the firm’s strategy. Vessels Used in Ocean Shipping Airfreight Airfreight is ava