Preface xv About the Authors xix Chapter One Introduction 1-1 International Trade Growth 1-2 International Trade Milestones 1-2a The Bretton-Woods Conference 1-2b The World Trade Organization 1-2c The Treaty of Rome 1-2d The Creation of the Euro 1-3 Largest Exporting and Importing Countries 1-4 International Trade Drivers 1-4a Cost Drivers 1-4b Competitive Drivers 1-4c Market Drivers 1-4d Technology Drivers 1-5 International Trade Theories 1-5a Smith's Theory of Absolute Advantage 1-5b Ricardo's Theory of Comparative Advantage 1-5c Heckscher-Ohlin Factor Endowment Theory 1-5d International Product Life Cycle 1-5c Porter's Cluster Theory 1-6 The International Business Environment Key Terms Review and Discussion Questions Endnotes Chapter Two International Supply Chain Management 2-1 Historical Development of International Logistics 2-1a The Early, "Slow" Days 2-1 b The Move Toward Speed 2-1c The Emphasis on Customer Satisfaction 2-2 Definitions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2-2a Logistics 2-2b Supply Chain Management 2-3 Definition of International Logistics 2-4 Definition of International Supply Chain Management 2-5 Elements of International Logistics 2-6 The Economic Importance of Logistics 2-7 The Economic Importance of International Logistics Key Terms Review and Discussion Questions Endnotes Chapter Three International Logistics Infrastructure 3-1 Definitions 3-2 Transportation Infrastructure 3-2a Port Infrastructure 3-2b Canals and Waterways Infrastructure 3-2c Airport Infrastructure 3-2d Rail Infrastructure 3-2e Road Infrastructure 3-2f Warehousing Infrastructure 3-3 Communication Infrastructure 3-3a Mail Services 3-3b Telecommunications Services 3-4 Utilities Infrastructure 3-4a Electricity 3-4b Water and Sewer 3-4c Energy Pipelines Key Terms Review and Discussion Questions Endnotes Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen …… Glossary Index