Export-Import and Logistics Management(English, Paperback, Rai Usha Kiran)
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Now in its revised second edition, Export - Import And Logistics Management is a textbook most suited for postgraduate courses in business management and international business management. It meticulously covers the principles and practice of import, export, logistics and their management. Summary Of The Book With globalization and liberalization impacting international trade in more ways than one, the world of imports and exports has faced drastic changes in the past decade. As economies are opening up for foreign investments and expansions, nations are devising new regulations to accommodate these changes. In such an altering scenario, it is imperative for students studying business management to understand thoroughly, the dynamics of the import, export and logistic management sectors. Hence, it is a part of the prescribed syllabus in many universities that teach business management courses such as MIB and MBA. Export - Import And Logistics Management has been structured to cover all the important concepts and modules as per the syllabus, while keeping in mind the Indian government's Foreign Exchange Management Act of 1999. The author uses her vast educational experience of over 20 years to understand the necessities of students and designs a text that is both theoretically precise and practically helpful. The book consists of 8 sections that systematically introduce students to the vast subject. The author begins with an introductory part providing a bird’s eye view of the export-import environment. The following parts cover topics like Export Finance, Cargo Insurance, Impact of Liberalization, and others. Part seven is solely dedicated for the study of imports. And the last part delves into Logistics Management and discusses Distribution Channels, World Shipping Terms and more. The new addition to this 2nd edition is a lesson on Foreign Exchange Risk Management. This chapter details the availing of various export incentives and its procedures. There are numerous exercises provided at the end of each chapter to encourage deliberation and probing among students. Intended to be useful for teachers as well as students, this text also serves as a point of reference for importers, exporters and entrepreneurs. About Usha Kiran Rai Usha Kiran Rai is an Indian professor. Export Management And Logistics is another book by her. An economics graduate from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Usha Kiran Rai also holds a postgraduate degree in Management. She also holds a PhD from the Banaras Hindu University. She has held various posts in institutions across India including that of the Joint Director at Banaras Hindu University's Centre for Women's Studies and Development. Having been associated with several programs in the field of logistics, women studies and advertising, she currently works as a trainer for a UGC program on Capacity Building in Women Managers.