Insight: Top-5 must-read resources on the global supply chain

We, Uztrade, as a company, understand how hard it can be to break into the global market. However, we also know from first-hand experience that it is absolutely possible when the right people lead the way, those who truly understand the process. We have seen our partners make this happen gradually, and it motivates us every single day. International supply chains are not simple process, but it is a chance to growing your business and reaching its full potential. However, success here isn’t just about ambition, it’s about having the right knowledge, from managing documents to strategic planning. Given the national efforts to promote the global supply of domestic products under Presidential Resolution No. PP-4069 dated December 20, 2018, and drawing on my experience as a Deputy Director of a major institution, I have compiled a list of resources that my colleagues and I have found particularly valuable in this endeavor. Whether you're new to the process or looking to step up, these resources should assist you to improve. We can't wait to see how far you'll be able to push this. But if you do have any other questions, our door is always open for you. So, let me share some resources that might help you. 1. The Box, How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger, Marc Levinson Any professional in the field, or seeking to enter the field, of global supply chain management needs to know and appreciate the critical role played by the shipping container. This book explains how a simple invention changed the industry profoundly, and it details the power of that transformation. How simple this sounds, but, in fact, it is what reshaped world logistics and released huge potential for the shipping business. The book is an excellent read for one desiring to understand the innovations driving this critical sector forward. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced professional, this is useful material into modern logistics and its development and impact. 2. International Agreements- Legal Regulation, Vladimir Kanashevskiy. This book offers a systematic and comprehensive overview of the legal documents governing international agreements. It goes into details regarding the legal aspects related to international trade and economic relations, hence serving as great help in understanding the role that treaties and mechanisms of legislation play in global commerce. This publication will no doubt be an important resource for professionals looking to navigate the intricacies of international agreements and increase their knowledge of global trade law by addressing key issues in regulating economic relations. 3. Global Trade Policy: Questions and Answers, Pamela J. Smith. One book, a thousand answers to global trade questions. In her work, Pamela Smith explains in detail how international trade works and the numerous factors that affect it. She goes into such depth, from environmental regulation to political dynamics that form global commerce. This book allows the reader to understand the interconnected systems and forces that drive global trade. Whether the topic relates to tariffs, subsidies, labor laws, or even the role that environmental policies can play, the explanations are clear and insightful. This should be read by every professional, or anyone trying to understand basic principles of world trade and what challenges and opportunities it presents for today's world. 4. International Supply Chain: A Simplified Export Guide by Sokhibkhon Salikhov. This material in Uzbek is a very good resource for studying the fundamentals of global supply chain management. The author has managed to compile key aspects of this complex, yet incredibly important field into an understandable format for Uzbek exporters. Haven't you ever wanted to know how to organize the export process effectively, or what it takes to manage international shipments? This work answers such questions in simple words, even for the most difficult topics, and makes them understandable for everyone. This module is meant to serve as a basic tool necessary for local professionals in their journey to global supply world and international trade. 5. International Trade and Port Logistics, I.C.J. Verhaart In this work, author I.C.J. Verhaart gives a deep analysis of the important role that strategic ports play in world trade and how it impacts supply chains. The book addresses carefully the details of port management and logistics. How is it possible to manage such complicated transport nodes, keeping the flow of goods going smoothly throughout the world? This book answers these and many other questions in an interesting way. Verhaart also discusses the operation of global supply chains with emphasis on transportation, payment systems, and coordination of activities in a world-wide perspective. Much attention is paid to the fact of how ports spur economic development and are of great importance to international trade. With examples and details, this opens up the normally closed world of ports and their infrastructure and reveals to the reader the amazing processes that happen behind the scenes. Great as a resource both for professionals in the field and those just starting to learn about this intriguing field of global commerce. Ulugbek Kirgizbaev, Deputy Director of marketing and export at UZTRADE