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BA101 Introduction to Business International Business Module

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Elements of <strong>International</strong> Logistics<br />

<strong>International</strong> Logistics’ Characteristics:<br />

� The environment in which international logisticians operate is<br />

quite different from the domestic environment.<br />

� The decisions regarding international transportation are<br />

eminently more complicated.<br />

� The number of intermediaries involved is greater .<br />

� The inherent risks and hazards of international transportation are<br />

much more significant.<br />

Specifically:<br />

� <strong>International</strong> insurance is much more complex.<br />

� <strong>International</strong> means of payment are more involved.<br />

� Terms of trade are much more complicated.<br />

� The crossing of borders represents specific challenges.<br />

� Inven<strong>to</strong>ry is managed differently.<br />

The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management,<br />

Michigan State University, 2008

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