Chapter 1
Global Supply Chain Strategies
Evolution from domestic to global supply chains
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Aligning global supply chain strategy with business strategy
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Global sourcing and procurement strategies
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Low-Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) and nearshoring
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Role of 3PL and 4PL providers in global context
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Chapter 2
International Logistics Management
Modes of international transportation (Ocean, Air, Rail, Road)
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Intermodalism and containerization
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Role of freight forwarders and customs brokers
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International packaging and stowage requirements
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Managing lead times and variability in global transit
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Chapter 3
Customs and Trade Compliance
Role of customs authorities globally
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Harmonized System (HS) codes and classification
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Rules of Origin and preferential trade agreements
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Customs valuation methods
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Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and security programs
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Chapter 4
Global Inventory and Warehousing
Inventory centralization vs decentralization globally
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Managing safety stock in long supply chains
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Free Trade Zones (FTZ) and Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
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Bonded warehouses and customs clearance logistics
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Global warehouse management systems (WMS)
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Identifying global supply chain risks (Geopolitical, Natural, Operational)
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Risk mitigation strategies and supply chain resilience
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Green supply chain management globally
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Carbon footprint tracking in international logistics
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Ethical sourcing and social compliance audits
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