Main topics of study:

Rationale of International Purchasing

• Advantages & Rationale of Buying Overseas
• Role of International Purchasing in the Supply Chain
• Factors Influencing International Trade
• International Trade Overview & Trends
• Overview of Import Regulations

Market Research & Selection

• Determining Product Specification
• National & International Standards of Product Specification
• International Standardisation Organisation
• Process of Sourcing Potential Suppliers

Overseas Culture & Market Environment

• Culture
• Cultural Comparisons
• Market Environment

Buying Strategy & Planning

• International Purchasing Strategy & Planning
• International Purchasing Planning
• International Purchasing Funding Options
• Trading Within International Groups
• Commodity Markets
• Industrial Markets & Foodstuffs

Logistics & Globalisation

• Role of Logistics
• Global Logistics Operators
• Factors Contributing to the Development of Logistics

Negotiating the Contract

• Product Specification
• Product Formulation
• National & International Standards
• Sourcing of Products
• Source Location & Evaluation
• Tendering
• Supplier Audit
• Overseas Market
• Digital Trade Revolution
• Negotiating Skills
• Terms & Conditions of the Contract
• Quality Procedures in an International Context

Import Finance

• Selection Criteria
• UCP 500 Documentary Credits
• URC 522 Documentary Collection
• Open Account
• Advance Payment
• Bill of Exchange
• Commercial & Transport Documents
• Counter Trade
• Factoring
• Forfeiting
• International Exchange Rates

Import Documentation

• Air Waybill
• ATA Carnet
• Bill of Lading
• Certificate of Origin
• Certificate of Shipment
• Charter Party
• CMR Note
• Courier Receipt
• Dangerous Goods Note
• Dock Receipt
• Exchange Permit
• Export Invoice
• Export Licensing
• Health Certificate
• Import Licensing
• International Convention Concerning the Carriage of Goods by Rail
• Letters of Hypothecation
• Letters of Indemnity
• Mates Receipt
• Packing List
• Parcel Post Receipt
• Plant Health Certificate
• Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate
• Quality Certificate
• Ship’s Delivery Order
• Veterinary & Health Certificate
• Weight Certificate

International Physical Distribution Strategy & Management

• International Physical Distribution Strategy
• Decision Making Process
• Problem Areas & Possible Solutions
• Logistics Strategy
• Customs Planning
• Multi-Modalism
• Containerization
• Air Freight
• International Road Transport
• International Rail Transport
• Transport Distribution Analysis
• Freight Rates
• Dangerous Cargo
• International Transport Conventions
• Freight Forwarders