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Basics of Export Logistics
The course attempts to equip the students with the knowledge of the various functional aspects involved in physical distribution of goods in international markets.
Concept, Importance
Elements of Trade Logistics Services
Important concepts of International Logistics-Cost trade off, Total cost concept, Total system concept.
Logistics Information System
Logistics Operations Management
Acknowledgment, Scrutiny and Confirmation of Export Order
Concept, Need, and Functions of Warehousing
Warehousing in India (in Brief)
Types of Inventory in International Logistics
Inventory Management Techniques
Packing, Packaging, Labelling and Marking of Cargo
Need for Packaging
Objectives of Labelling and Marking
Commonly used Labels and Markings
Precautions in Packing, Labelling and Marking (Colour, Number and Shape)
Exporter’s Risks: Country risk, Importer risk, Industry risk
Importer’s Risks: Defective Documentation, Supply of Faulty Goods
Common Risks: Exchange Rate risk, Transit risk.
1. IGNOU International Logistics Module.
2. Francis Cherunilam: International Business.
1. Ram Singh, “International Trade Logistics”, Oxford University Press
2. V.V.Sople, “Logistics Management”, Pearson
3. P. Subba Rao : International Business.
4. Thakur & Mishra : International Business.
5. Varshney R.L. and Bhattacharya: International Marketing Management.
6. Chaudhary B K & Agarwal O P., “Foreign trade and Foreign exchange”,Himalayan Publishing House, New Delhi.
7. Mathur S K, “International Finance and Foreign Trade”. Shivam Publication, Jaipur.
8. Parasram “Export-What,Where and How”, Anupam Publishers.
