Logistics and supply chains in emerging markets / John Manners-Bell, Thomas Cullen and Cathy Roberson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Emerging Markets hold the key to the development of the global logistics industry over the next twenty years. Whilst developed economies struggle to come to terms with huge levels of debt, newly industrialized markets are showing strong growth prospects as manufacturers and investors look at low cost production locations. This, in turn, has led to urbanization and the development of more affluent middle classes in regions such as Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. In this unique new book, John Manners-Bell will include a section on the key trends affecting development of emerging markets; the social, economic and political context; the reasons behind their integration within the global trading economy; the main challenges (security, corruption, transport infrastructure). There are individual sections on the BRIC transport and logistics sectors, as well as prospects for Asia, Latin America, Africa, Central Asia, Middle East (impact of the Arab Spring, Syria) and much more. A survey section showing the best markets to invest in is also included to download"-- Provided by publisher.

Print version record.

01. Key trends affecting development of emerging markets -- 02. Emerging market trade and development -- 03. The main challenges for emerging markets -- 04. Investment by global logistics companies in emerging markets -- 05. Industry sector logistics in emerging markets -- 06. Emerging market survey: which are the best markets to invest in? -- 07. Asia: China, India and South East Asia -- 08. Middle East and Africa -- 09. Mexico and Brazil -- 10. Russia and Turkey -- 11. Future trends for emerging markets.

Introduction -- 01. Key trends affecting development of emerging markets -- Introduction -- Globalization and emerging markets -- Prospects for China -- Re-shoring and near-sourcing -- The re-emergence of Japan -- Manufacturer/retailer supply chain strategies in emerging markets -- Regional trade patterns -- 02. Emerging market trade and development -- Emerging market trade lanes -- Trade lane analysis -- 03. The main challenges for emerging markets -- Direct barriers to logistics -- Indirect barriers to logistics in emerging markets -- Economic volatility -- 04. Investment by global logistics companies in emerging markets -- Logistics market investment opportunities -- The Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index -- 05. Industry sector logistics in emerging markets -- Automotive -- Healthcare -- High tech -- Consumer goods -- Retailing -- The Middle East -- 06. Emerging market survey: which are the best markets to invest in? -- Perceived major logistics markets of the future -- Factors behind the potential emergence of markets -- Supply chain risks -- Least attractive markets -- Prospects for emerging markets -- Regional prospects -- Prospects of emerging trade lanes -- Prospects of vertical sectors -- Markets for potential investments in the next five years -- Prospects of the Arab Spring countries -- Developments in sub-Saharan Africa -- Factors inhibiting e-commerce growth in emerging markets -- Shifting production -- Growth prospects of BRICS economies -- Prospects for the global economy and trade volumes -- 07. Asia: China, India and South East Asia -- China -- India -- South East Asia -- 08. Middle East and Africa -- The Middle East as a hub for emerging markets -- Iran: a future emerging market? -- Important industry sectors -- Africa -- 09. Mexico and Brazil -- Mexico -- Brazil -- 10. Russia and Turkey -- Russia -- Turkey -- 11. Future trends for emerging markets -- Urbanization and mega-cities -- The impact of robotics and automation on logistics -- E-commerce and logistics in emerging markets.

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