MCCCD Program Description

International Transportation and Distribution Systems

Course: IBS114

First Term: 1997 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: International transportation and distribution options in export and import operations, including air freight, shipping, freight forwarders, and distributors in competitive markets. Emphasis on selection, management and evaluation of overseas distributors and agents. INCO shipping terms, standard carrier containers; inland, air, and ocean freight services; packing strategies and costs

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the roles, advantages and disadvantages of the distributor and agent. (I) 2. Identify a variety of methods for contracting and evaluating distributors and agents. (I) 3. Compare the legal aspects of the distributor agreement and the agent agreement. (II) 4. Differentiate the responsibilities between the exporter and the distributor or agent. (II) 5. Define foreign dealer legislation and make legal distinctions between distributor, agent and dealer. (III) 6. Determine which products are licensable for export between the Department of Commerce and Department of State and the Department of Defense, and identify source of regulations for those products. (III) 7. Identify potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. (IV) 8. Describe the services of freight forwarders and define their place in agent/distributor business. (V) 9. Identify different shipping documents and define their purpose. (V) 10. Explain controls in achieving lowest shipping costs as it relates to optimizing export profits. (V) 11. List at least five transportation/distribution problems when exporting or importing. (V) 12. Identify the major regions that account for 80% of worldwide shipping. (V) 13. Compare shipping terms with their definitions. (V) 14. Identify an appropriate port for a specified destination. (V) 15. Utilize internet connections to obtain transportation information. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The Distribution/Agency Network A. The role of the distributor B. Role of the agent C. Selecting the distributors and agents D. Contracting and evaluating distributors/agents E. Setting up the network II. Agreements: Distributors and Agents A. Negotiating agreements with foreign representative B. The distributor agreement C. The agency agreement D. Responsibilities between exporter and distributor/agent E. Differences between distributors and agents III. Tax and Legal Aspects A. Export license B. Export controls C. Legal aspects and financial considerations IV. Documentation and Shipping A. Documentation B. Methods of obtaining information on foreign restrictions C. Freight Forwarders D. Packing and Labeling V. Transportation A. Shipping procedures B. Air Freight C. Optional Cargoes - cost/benefit analysis D. Ground Transportation: Canada and Mexico E. Consolidation of cargoes F. Cost/Benefit Analysis G. Accessing information on the internet

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 10/22/1996

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