The importance of country-of-origin information and perceived product quality…

There has been a proliferation of studies on product perceptions based on the country of origin. Most of these studies were conducted in western or developed countries. Studies in the less developed nations are still scarce, especially research conducted in the former Soviet Union. With the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the former Soviet republics offer vast new market opportunities for …

International Logistics: The Management of International Trade Operations

A full-color textbook covering all of the concepts of international logistics. This textbook is written from the perspective of the users, those managers who are actively exporting or importing goods or are otherwise involved in international trade operations. All of the relevant issues are thoroughly explained, including documentation, terms of payment, terms of trade (2010 Incoterms rules), e…

One thousand four hundred twenty one : the year china discovered the world

On March 8, 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China to "proceed all the way to the ends of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas." When the fleet returned home in October 1423, the emperor had fallen, leaving China in political and economic chaos. The great ships were left to rot at their moorings and the records of their journeys were dest…

Southeast asia : an introductory history

While deepening our understanding of Southeast Asia, this fine introduction reminds us of the importance of history itself. ' - Anthony Milner, Basham Professor of Asian History, Australian National University 'Still one of the best short introductory histories to the region even after nine editions.' - Eric Tagliacozzo, Cornell University The first edition of Southeast Asia; An introductory hi…

Mexico's aztec & maya empires

With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Tour the heartland of the Aztec and Maya empires, ancient Mexico…

Being global : how to think, act, and lead in a transformed world

What makes being a global business leader today such a complex task? It’s more than mastering your knowledge of various geographies and cultures, though that is essential. But to succeed, you must also master the complex mind-set and competencies needed to lead in today’s fully globalized world. Not an easy assignment.Enter Ángel Cabrera and Gregory Unruh. In Being Global, they pull from …

Manual on oil pollution : section I - prevention

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2011 Edition

ISBN/ISSN

978-92-801-4244-0

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vi, 138 hlm., 21 cm

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Solas : consolidated edition 2009

Of all the international conventions dealing with maritime safety, the most important is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS, which covers a wide range of measures designed to improve the safety of shipping. The Convention is also one of the oldest of its kind: the first version was adopted in 1914 following the sinking of the Titanic with the loss …

Ballast water management convention and the guidlines for its implementation

This edition reproduces : the text of the international Convention for the Control and Management of Ships 'Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004' 1. The text of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships's Ballast Water and Sedimens, on 2004; 2. Four Conference resolutions adopted at the International Conference on Ballast Water Management for Ships held at IMO's Headqu…

International convention on civil liability for buker oil pollution damage, 2001

The purpose of the convention is to ensure the payment of adequate, prompt and effective compensation to victims of pollution caused by the escape or discharge of bunker oil from ships

Section II manual on oil pollution : contingency planning

This publication, prepared by the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Supersedes the 1988 edition of section II of the Manual on Oil Pollution.

International Trade

Assuming a minimum exposure to Principles of Microeconomics, this book reviews economic models and presents theories to explain the benefits and goals of trade between countries. It is rigorous and unique in its presentation of stories about countries in today's world. In addition to real-world stories, the text also offers standard theoretical constructs and economic models.

Marpol : consolidated edition 2011 - Articles, protocols, annexes and unified…

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Convention), is concerned with preserving the marine environment through the prevention of pollution by oil and other harmful substances and the minimization of accidental discharge of such substances. Its technical content is laid out in six Annexes, the first five of which were adopted by the 1973 Convention…

International business negotiation: automobiles and ships: CASE STUDY

The purpose of this case study is to provide an opportunity for students to conduct realistic business analysis applying subject material related to cross-cultural issues presented in the international business and international management courses.

From global aspirations to regional dominance: the case of Deutsche Telekom

This paper aims to investigates the argument that the financial case for continued internationalisation by telecommunication companies is unclear with respect to Deutsche Telekom, a leading international telecommunications company.

The Northern Sea Route Regime: Exquisite Superpower Subterfuge?

The Northern Sea Route (NSR) has for decades been one of the most contentious political issues in U.S.–Soviet/Russian Arctic relations. The United States claims that the ice-covered straits are international and subject to the right of transit passage, while Russia claims them as internal waters. Both states invoke national security as one of the more important interests substantiating and wa…

Co-operation and competition in international container transport: strategies…

This paper focuses on the response of port authorities to the changing market environment in which they operate. It documents the changes taking place in the relationships between port authorities and terminal management companies and considers the strategic issues faced by these groups and other port interests. In particular, it investigates the potential con¯ icts of interest for a port auth…

Competitive Positioning in International Logistics: Identifying a System of A…

Firms involved in international logistics must develop a system of service attributes that give them a way to be profitable and to satisfy customers’ needs at the same time. How customers trade-off these various attributes in forming satisfaction with competing international logistics providers has not been explored well in the literature. This study explores the ocean freight shipping sector…

An Activity-Based Costing Model for Logistics Operations of Manufacturers and…

The logistics costs of industrial enterprises in a supply chain are studied. The following aspects of logistics costs are included: an ABC (Activity-Based Costing) calculation model for logistics; average logistics costs of Finnish industrial manufacturers and suppliers; the factors which in¯ uence a company’s cost ef® ciency in logistics; and an ABC simulation model for the logistics costs…

The Marketing System of the Manila International Container Terminal

Sea-Land Corporation pioneered the ocean shipping of containerized cargo 32 years ago. The company operates 12 exclusive and 11 preferential major terminals to serve 78 ports in 64 countries throughout the world[l]. During the years of depression in the international shipping business, especially 1985 and 1986, the company tried to diversify and go into the terminal services business. The Sea…

Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Security

Despite a hangover from the worldwide economic crisis, international trade rebounded nicely with a record-level growth in late 2010. A sharp rise in international trade has sparked the international traffic growth. A majority of this traffic growth originated from maritime logistics which could move cargoes in large volume and at cheaper freight costs. Due to its cost-efficiency and easy acces…

A characterization of a business process

Hess and Oesterle (1996) provide a detailed comparison of 12 approaches to business process reengineering (BPR). Common themes to each method are the gathering of information, some characterization of the business process that is being reengineered followed by analysis and process modification. However, techniques for characterizing business processes are not yet well established. This paper ta…

Emissions from international shipping in the Belgian part of the North Sea an…

The objective of this study is to estimate the atmospheric emissions by international merchant shipping of carbondioxide (CO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) during 1 year in the Belgian part of the North Sea, including the four Belgian seaports: Antwerp, Ghent, Ostend and Zeebrugge. The estimated emissions are based on a bottom-up, activity-based methodology (Group 1), coveri…

Financial-based Brand Value of Incheon International Airport

Since brand is recognized as one of the most significant intangible assets to firms, branding strategy has become a top management priority. To stay competitive in the global economy, airports are required to identify their own brand value accurately for better management. While there are a multitude of studies using marketing approach, few studies have attempted to quantify the airport’s br…

Corporate governance : accountability, enterprise and international comparisons

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ISBN/ISSN

0-470-87030-3

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

TXT MG KEA c

Capital markets and corporate govenance in japan, germany and the united states

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ISBN/ISSN

0-203-44896-0

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viii, 200 p.

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No. Panggil

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the Regulation of international shipping : international and comparative pers…

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ISBN/ISSN

978-90-04-20244-3

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xv, 585 p.

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No. Panggil

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Corporate governance around the world

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ISBN/ISSN

978-0-203-93067-0

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xix, 407 p.

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No. Panggil

TXT MG NAC c

International logistics

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ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4615-2085-6

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

TXT LO Woo i

The maritime dimension of european security: Seapower and the european union

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ISBN/ISSN

978–1–4039–9512–4

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xiii, 227 p.

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No. Panggil

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International maritime labour law

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ISBN/ISSN

978-3-662-47032-9

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

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Maritime security : international law and policy perspectives from australia …

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ISBN/ISSN

978-0-203-86747-1

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xxiv, 277 p.

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No. Panggil

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New research : a new forecasting model for the diffusion of ISO 9000 standard…

ISO 9000 standards for quality system management are involving a higher and higher number of enterprises and organizations. This paper presents a detailed analysis of certification diffusion in Italy and in some European countries with similar economic structures. Benchmarking and evolution forecasts are based on the “logistic model”, traditionally used for studying biological growth phenom…

Use of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for selection of 3PL providers

The purpose of this paper is to present a decision model for selecting a third party logistics (3PL) provider, because international business can be a complex undertaking. It is a multi-criteria problem, with alternative ways to weigh the importance of the chosen criteria.

Use of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for selection of 3PL providers

The purpose of this paper is to present a decision model for selecting a third party logistics (3PL) provider, because international business can be a complex undertaking. It is a multi‐criteria problem, with alternative ways to weigh the importance of the chosen criteria.

Customer service in emergency relief chains

The purpose of this paper is to explore, analyse and discuss the published concepts of “the customer” and “customer service” in the context of managing international emergency relief chains.

Customer service in emergency relief chains

The purpose of this paper is to explore, analyse and discuss the published concepts of “the customer” and “customer service” in the context of managing international emergency relief chains.

International Sourcing And Logistics: An Integrated Model

Billions of dollars are being poured into developing nations by multinationals as part of their diversification, divestiture, facility location, and supplier selection strategies. By integrating the literature in international business, marketing, purchasing, and operations management, a contingency model is developed to minimize the overall costs of such decisions. This model provides l…

A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters: Life on Board USS Saginaw

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ISBN/ISSN

978-0-8130-3657-1

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xiv, 365 p

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Increased collaborative relationships in international logistics: Canadian an…

This article argues that the increased competition and uncertainties faced by corporations and countries as a result of the globalisation and volatility of world trade in the first decade of this century have resulted in new collaborative relationships in international logistics. Evidence, largely from Canada, identifies shifts in corporate relationships. The changes are consistent with expecta…

Managers' Perceptions of NAFTA

Canadian and United states managers identified NAFTA‐related benefits and threats. These factors were related to the managers' overall perceptions of the effect of NAFTA on firm performance. Results indicated that NAFTA's perceived benefits include increased access to the Mexican market and to other Latin American markets, improved customs procedures, and increased effectiveness and efficienc…

Logistics development in China

The accession of the People’s Republic of China to the World Trade Organisation should provide greater access to an erstwhile-untapped market. Trade and foreign investments are expected to increase rapidly. Under this setting, an enormous challenge is posed to the logistics industry as it endeavours to meet the increased demands of the market. Based on the secondary data, this paper finds tha…

Logistics in Bulgaria: Concepts for New Market Expansion

Examines the current situation for logistics in Bulgaria. Reviews the prospects for applying logistics concepts with respect to the economic environment for privatization and investment. Presents the findings. Concludes with some cautions concerning the issue of transferring logistics knowledge in Bulgaria.

On the diversification of international freight forwarders: A UK perspective

This paper examines the diversification of services and activities by freight forwarders in the UK. Following similar studies conducted in the USA, the paper analyses the trends towards service and revenue diversification that has been observed in this sector.

Case study: business process reengineering in an international company

Discusses a successful business process reengineering project that involved purchasing, receiving and accounts payable departments in an international firm in the USA. These three departments’ business processes, workflows and functions are described and analyzed. Methods for improving the existing workflows by developing an auto vouchering system and an electronic data interchange system are…

Logistics integration in horizontal mergers and acquisitions

In this article, we describe the integration of logistics after Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) of firms within the same industry and, same industry level (i.e. horizontal M&As). First, we present a review of the literature on M&As and conclude that operational issues, in general, and logistics issues, in particular, have received little attention. In parallel with the literature review, we con…

Planning framework for International freight transportation infrastructure: a…

Multinational companies have expanded their supply chain across Asia to enjoy the benefits of Free Trade Agreements and Economic Partnership Agreements. They have to manage their upstream and downstream supply chain for procurement and sale, in which various kinds of materials/parts and products are distributed with different requirements transportation costs and lead-time. It is therefore desi…

Strategic logistics decision making

Logisticians must make strategic level decisions in order to manage uncertainty, customer service and cost. This research explores the relationships between three strategic level decisions and selected product, operational and demand variables. The three strategic decisions are: make to order vs make to stock; push vs pull inventory deployment; and inventory centralization vs decentralization. …

Virtuous and vicious cycles on the road towards international supply chain ma…

An increasing number of companies claim to pursue international supply chain management (ISCM), but the empirical evidence of successful implementation programs is still scarce. This paper aims to contribute to theory-building in this area by presenting an exploratory causal model of goals, barriers, and enablers on the road towards effective ISCM. The model was established in a workshop with a…

International logistics in Lithuania at a time of transition

This paper examines the current situation in the largest of the Baltic StatesÐ LithuaniaÐ with respect to the development of international transport and logistics in the context of the severe political, economic and social changes that have taken place since 1991. Utilizing statistics previously unavailable for the region, the paper examines the impact of transition and the competitive role o…