Importing and Exporting

Sebastian Ioppolo (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

88 Seiten

2008
McGraw-Hill Professional (Verlag)
978-0-07-127801-0 (ISBN)

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Helps you to identify the knowledge actually needed to do importing and exporting business and introduces you to the practical information required in order for you to get started. This book also helps you: identify the players and their roles; understand and manage your risks; effectively source specialist assistance; and, more.

For centuries people have been
conducting business transactions that extend beyond their own borders. More
recently, the nature and intensity of competitive forces and other significant
factors have strongly influenced many more businesses to take advantage of the
benefits to be gained from trading in a global marketplace. As a result, over
the last three decades, the growth rate in international trade has consistently
outperformed the growth in world output, and trade has grown from US$200 billion
to over US$13 trillion.

In order to successfully take advantage of the numerous opportunities that
international trade presents, participants need to acquire specific knowledge of
the different elements that are unique to this area of business. Importing and
Exporting helps you to identify the knowledge actually needed and introduces you
to the practical information required in order for you to get started. This book
will help you:

Identify the players and
their roles

Understand and manage your
risks

Effectively source specialist
assistance

Comply with regulations

Minimise your costs

Understand the language

Identify appropriate sources
of supply

Identify appropriate
international markets

Effectively utilise
international transport services

Identify further sources of
information

This information
will serve as the foundation on which you can build your knowledge, which will
become your most valuable risk management tool.

Sebastian Ioppolo has more than 20 years experience as an international trade practitioner and during that time has developed an intimate knowledge of this rapidly growing, dynamic and evolving industry. This practical experience is enhanced by his other professional activities including teaching International Business at Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne, facilitating import/export short courses and industry consulting throughout Australia. Sebastian is also the author of Import/Export: A Practical Guide for Australian Business.

Importing and Exporting
Become a global player
Use the services of specialists
Understand and use International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)
Calculate your costs first
Negotiate and clearly articulate terms and conditions
Ensure your cargo is adequately covered by insurance
Research and identify your best international market options
Understand and adapt to your chosen export markets
Take advantage of available export assistance
Identify, evaluate and compare several sources of supply
Evaluate imported product quality and standards before ordering
Imported product quality management is essential
Assess your foreign currency fluctuation risks
Minimise your payment risks
Understand, evaluate and utilise freight forwarders' services
Choose the most suitable international transport mode
Explore different sea freight services and costs
Explore different airfreight services and costs
Understand import/export documentation requirements
Work closely with your customs broker
Know of any restrictions that may apply to your products
Expedite - be aware of the status of all of your shipments
Develop and implement an efficient administrative system
China - A wealth of opportunity
Additional internet resources
References and suggested further reading
The McGraw-Hill Professional Education Series

Erscheint lt. Verlag	16.11.2008
Sprache	englisch
Maße	151 x 228 mm
Gewicht	141 g
Themenwelt	Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Makroökonomie
ISBN-10	0-07-127801-X / 007127801X
ISBN-13	978-0-07-127801-0 / 9780071278010
Zustand	Neuware