Many of the lessons about inbound supply - especially foreign purchasing - are far less costly when learned through others' experience rather than your own. Leaving little to chance, international trade expert, Thomas Cook details all the basic fundamentals of logistics and compliance, while also offering essential insight that even seasoned supply managers will find valuable. He covers the importance of bonded warehouses and cost modeling. He presents case studies from a variety of industries that illustrate best practices while revealing those things that the savvy trader should know about...