Mastering Import and Export Management


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With billions of dollars generated annually, importing and exporting is a potentially lucrative arena for growth—and a bewildering tangle of rules and regulations. Packed with hundreds of cost-effective strategies, ready-to-use forms, and valuable checklists, the second edition of Mastering Import & Export Management explains how to efficiently—and legally—navigate the complex world of international trade. From the big picture of pinpointing the best markets to the nitty-gritty of packing a container, this sweeping guide examines how to spot potential risks, apply quality control procedures, prepare documentation accurately, and more. This revised and updated edition addresses how best to handle recent crises like the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, the economic downturn, or political instability in countries like Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, and Libya. It also covers every new compliance and security regulation, as well as evolving best practices, including: • C-TPAT guidelines • Incoterms • In-house compliance programs • Freight cost–reduction tips • Beefed-up TSA regulations • Improved technology options • President Obama’s new export initiatives. It’s an indispensable resource for today’s complex and changing global marketplace.




Mastering Import and Export Management


Book Description

Look beyond the borders and unlock your company’s potential from the East Coast to the West Coast, from the Deep South to the Great Lakes. According to the US Department of Commerce, more than $1.6 trillion in goods are exported annually to dozens of countries, while nearly $2.4 trillion are imported. What could your company’s share in that be? Filled with step-by-step instructions, cost-effective strategies, and ready-to-use forms, this book walks you through every key area of this lucrative expansion opportunity for your business, from handling logistics to building a global team to complying with post-9/11 security measures to clearly documenting shipments using Incoterms. In Mastering Import & Export Management, you will also find: Strategies for reducing risk and spend in global supply chains New documentation, operations, and procedures Trade compliance SOPs Guidance on managing transportation service providers E-commerce in international trade Completely updated, this all-encompassing, self-directed guide simplifies all the latest regulations and gathers together the best practices in the evolving field of import/export. You will have all the knowledge and tools required to overcome any challenge and expand their business into lucrative new frontiers.




Mastering Import & Export Management


Book Description

With billions of dollars generated annually, importing and exporting is a potentially lucrative arena for growthùand a bewildering tangle of rules and regulations. Packed with hundreds of cost-effective strategies, ready-to-use forms, and valuable checklists, the second edition of Mastering Import & Export Management explains how to efficientlyùand legallyùnavigate the complex world of international trade. From the big picture of pinpointing the best markets to the nitty-gritty of packing a container, this sweeping guide examines how to spot potential risks, apply quality control procedures, prepare documentation accurately, and more. This revised and updated edition addresses how best to handle recent crises like the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, the economic downturn, or political instability in countries like Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, and Libya. It also covers every new compliance and security regulation, as well as evolving best practices, including: ò C-TPAT guidelines ò Incoterms ò In-house compliance programs ò Freight costûreduction tips ò Beefed-up TSA regulations ò Improved technology options ò President Obama's new export initiatives. It's an indispensable resource for today's complex and changing global marketplace.







IMPORT AND EXPORT MANAGEMENT


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Import and export management have become indispensable in today's world. Business today relies heavily on the import and export of goods from one country to another. Nowadays, when you and your country are unable to produce something, you must import goods from another country; this is what is referred to as international trade. In fact, the vast majority of what we buy today is imported, exported, or traded internationally. This is a massive industry because nearly every country in the world participates in international trade. In any case, did you ever know that the mere transfer of goods across national borders is a very complicated undertaking? You're right, this is a complicated process that requires the cooperation of many people to ensure that this business runs smoothly. They are the intermediaries in this business: the importer, the exporter, and the freight forwarders. Importing and exporting are two of the most important terms in international trade, and you should already be familiar with them. International trade is vastly different from local trade in that it involves a wide range of transportation modes, including ships, HGVs, trains, and planes. The availability of the goods, the price of the goods, and the status of the goods are all critical in international trade. Because some goods are unavailable in a particular country, the first thing that is imported is a product from another country. First of all, a few products can be purchased at a lower cost in another country, resulting in a higher profit margin for the business. Importing products from another country is often done because some products have a reputation for being high-quality international goods or imports. The type of intermediary role you play within this company's supply chain, as well as the type of company you work for, will vary depending on your previous experience. Many Export Management Companies (EMCs) manage international business for companies that lack the resources, skills, and knowledge required to conduct international trade. It's possible to play an important role in the supply chain, which includes arranging for distributors in other countries, marketing and promoting the goods you're selling internationally, shipping them, and arranging budgets and invoices for them. Your title can then be determined by what role you want to play in the company. Basic international trade qualifications are essential because large-scale trade must be handled by professionals who are well-organized and adept at keeping track of information. Having a good command of your native language and exposure to an international language or languages increases your value in international trade. The focus on international trade varies from company to company, with some relying heavily on imports while others focus on exports. Some companies rely solely on exports, but most focus on the entire international trade process. Although his business is growing quickly, it is also extremely profitable. In reality, it's a simple transfer of goods from one company to another, but it's still facilitated by massive global shipping transactions. Typically, domestic companies prefer to outsource their international trade to the EMC, which employs experts who not only handle exports but also market their products abroad in order to find distributors. Additionally, the EMC ensures that they take care of the financial aspects of the transaction. The domestic company, of course, charges a minimum fee of approximately 10% of the product's cost. When it comes to making money and getting paid well, EMC employees do it this way.Managing Imports and Exports Career




Mastering the Business of Global Trade


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Much of your company‘s success in global trade will be determined by how well you manage contracts and agreements for sale or purchase. Mastering the Business of Global Trade: Negotiating Competitive Advantage Contractual Best Practices, Incoterms, and Leveraging Supply Chain Options explains the key elements any international business person must




Export-import Theory, Practices, and Procedures


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Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures is the first book on the market to truly serve the needs of the academic/professional audience, going beyond the usual soft coverage of international trade operations. Discussing theoretical issues in depth, such as the role of exports/imports in the global economy and pertinent regulatory and policy issues, this innovative text offers comprehensive explorations of import processes as well as export activities and incorporates the most relevant and current research information in these areas. New to this edition are important discussions of trends in regional integration agreements, international transfer pricing, terms of sale, US export regulations, export financing programs, and more Expanded coverage in this edition of topics such as taxation of international trade operations, export counseling, export channels of distribution, export sales contracts, transportation, import procedures and techniques and more Other topics include: Exploration of trade agreements such as the GATT/WTO, NAFTA, and the European Economic Community (EEC), and how they affect trade In-depth treatment of investment and intellectual property policies, rules on government procurements, safeguard, and services of NAFTA Documentation, risks, and different forms of insurance, as well as assessing the risks of foreign trade Price setting in international trade, export sales contracts, exchange rates, methods of payment for exporting and importing goods, the benefits and theories of countertrade, the entry process for imports, and import relief to domestic industry Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures, Second Edition combines an innovative conceptual and theoretical approach, a deep and broad analytical treatment, and an engaging and accessible presentation style to offer one of the most useful textbooks on the market for students and practitioners alike. Further instructors' materials can be accessed via www.nova.edu/~seyoum




Export and Import Management


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Export and Import Management is a well researched student friendly book that proposes to fill the gap between theory and practice for young managers aspiring for challenging positions in international business. The book is a pioneering effort in this area where only manuals or replicas of manuals have ruled for years. Written in essentially textbook fashion, the book presents interesting forays into the exciting world of export and import. The book is divided into 16 comprehensive chapters that take the reader through a sequential journey in export-import management. The students will be exposed to conceptual framework, procedural detail and practical aspects of international transactions. Interesting examples, cases and illustrations with reference to details make it full of life.Each chapter lists its objectives in the beginning and presents practical exercises at the end. The students will be able to relate their progress to the listed goals easily. Practical exercises will encourage them to go to the field as well as search the internet for more information.The unique feature of the book is a complimentary CD that contains all the relevant export-import forms for practical learning.The book has been planned keeping in view the needs of the students of MBA/PGDM/PGDBM/MIB and other international business courses at PG/UG level. It will also prove to be a good resource for faculty members.




EXPORT - IMPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT


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This textbook, now in its Second Edition, continues to provide an easy and accessible introduction to the import-export and logistics management. With the globalization, international trade procedures and documentation have undergone remarkable changes over the last decade or so. This process of change got accelerated after the enactment of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. This, coupled with the thrust given to the liberalization process by the Government, has brought to fore the importance of export procedures and documentation and international logistics management. This comprehensive and revised book includes a new chapter on Foreign Exchange Risk Management and elaborates the procedures for availing different export incentives. Divided into eight parts, the text discusses the export-import environment, the procedures for obtaining finance by the exporter, convertibility of rupee, liberalization and its impact, the foreign exchange market, export-import procedures and documentation. Finally, the book also dwells upon the essentials of imports and logistics management including distribution channels and international marketing. This book, dealing with the principles and practice of the management of exports, imports and logistics, should be of a great benefit to the postgraduate students of business management (MBA), and inter-national business management (MIB). Besides, the book would prove to be useful as a handy reference for exporters, importers, managers and entrepreneurs.




The Ultimate Guide to Export Management


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International trade is packed with opportunities -- and loaded with perils. Now businesspeople can successfully navigate the highly complicated, potentially risky exporting arena with this easy-to-read, step-by-step manual. The Ultimate Guide to Export Management covers all the fundamental skills and knowledge needed, including how to: -- Meet international customer service demands, including 3 key steps to resolving problems with customers -- Negotiate competitive shipping rates with freight forwarders -- Choose between air and ocean carriers -- Prepare quality export documentation, the backbone of global trade -- Master the art of export packing, and reduce loss up to 70% -- Acquire insurance to cover political risk and export credit exposures -- Use Internet technology to gain a competitive advantage -- Ship painlessly all over the globe -- and much more.