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The logic of logistics: getting paid for overseas government transactions.(Selected Topic)

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| November 01, 2003 | Blumberg, William; Pledger, Suzanne M. | COPYRIGHT 2003 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Today's overseas news events have a real-time impact on today's credit managers. All types of businesses are experiencing increased sales due to the current needs of the U.S. military. Weapons shipments may come to mind first, but it's the more mundane, although equally important commodities, such as food, water, clothing, construction and medical supplies that the Federal government is also purchasing and shipping in incredible quantities. Many of these items are standard commercial products, but it is very difficult to purchase them locally as they are needed.

In military, terms, logistics is defined as the planning, shipping and delivery of food, water, ...

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