Part 1

Taking Your First Global Steps

IN THIS PART …

Discover both the history and evolution of global logistics, as well as how SOLE – The International Society of Logistics defines the elements of the total logistics enterprise.

Understand not only the role of logistics in global manufacturing and sales, but also how geopolitical and social operating environments affect a company’s decision to “go global.”

Explore a framework for providing logistics services in a foreign environment as well as the types of companies that provide logistics services.

Gain a perspective on the critical need for global humanitarian and disaster relief logistics support, to include an appreciation of the costs and impacts of providing such support.

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