International logistics refers to the design and management of a system
that controls the forward and reverse flow of materials, services and
information into, through and out of international cooperation.
Logistics can be classified into two categories, namely, inbound and
outbound logistics. Inbound logistics deal with purchasing and arranging
inbound movement of machines, parts or unfinished inventory from
suppliers to warehouses, assembly plants and stores. Outbound logistics
are concerned with the storage and movement of the final product and
related information. Various techniques such as just-in-time, electronic
data interchange, etc. are an integral part of this discipline.
Transportation methods are essential to the branch of logistics. Some
common techniques employed for transfer of cargo and other materials are
liner service, tramp service and airfreight. The various sub-fields of
international logistics along with technological progress that have
future implications are glanced at in this book. This book is compiled
in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the
theory and practice of international logistics. Those in search of
information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this
book.
