A Practical Guide to Transportation and Logistics provides an overview of the key elements of business logistics. Written in a clear and starightforward style, this new and expanded third edition is a valuable tool for the student and the front-line manager. A Practical Guide to Transportation and Logistics provides the reader a basic understanding of such topics as: Domestic Transportation, International Logistics, Export/Import Procedures and Techniques, Warehousing and Inventory Management, Logistics Technology Issues, Logistics Outsourcing/Third-Party Logistics and Negotiation Strategies. Additional features include Money-saving tactics you can implement now and Logistics Lore - Real-world stories of relevant logistics issues.