Logistics and Global Value Chains in Africa The Impact on Trade and Development /

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Adewole, Adebisi (Επιμελητής έκδοσης, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Struthers, John J. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2019.
• Σειρά: Palgrave Studies of Sustainable Business in Africa,
• Θέματα: International business enterprises.; Africa-Economic conditions.; Business logistics.; Trade.; Business.; Commerce.; Commercial law.; African Business.; Logistics.; Supply Chain Management.; Business Law.

Focusing on global value chains and their importance to trade, this edited collection explores the strategic role of logistics and supply chain infrastructure in the development of Africa. Skilled authors present critical analysis of the current state of logistics in Africa, and suggest improvements...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Part I. Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy
• Chapter 1. Trade and Economic Development in Africa: The Interaction between Logistics and Global Value Chains; Adebisi Adewole and John J. Struthers
• Chapter 2. Logistics and Supply Chain Infrastructure Development in Africa; Adebisi Adewole
• Chapter 3. Supply Chain Network and Logistics Management; Benjamin S. Bvepfepfe
• Chapter 4. Freight Transport Technology: A Cost-effective/Time-efficient Solution to Sub-Saharan Africa's Logistics Problems; David Burl
• Part II. Global Value Chain and Commodities Trade
• Chapter 5. Commodity Price Volatility: Causes, Policy Options, and Prospects for African Economies; John J. Struthers
• Chapter 6. Does Africa Have What it Takes to Upgrade in Global Value Chains?; Joseph K. Banini and Samuel K. Gayi
• Chapter 7. Logistics and Value Chain Development: Cost and Capability Considerations; Jodie Keane
• 8. The Importance of the Services Sector for Africa; Ottavia Pesce, Carolyne Tumuhimbise, William Davis and Lily Sommer
• Chapter 9. The Role of Market Institutions in Trade and Economic Development in Africa; Bla J.C. Eba, John J. Struthers
• Chapter 10. Can Trade Openness and Global Value Chains Improve Real GDP Growth & Human Development Index in Sub-Saharan African Countries?; Beatrice Isah Dara.