CHAPTER 1Global Strategy and Global Supply Chain Management

Superior global supply chains are strategic total value systems.

WELCOME TO THE INTRIGUING WORLD OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT_____

No matter where in the world we are born and grow up, we are taught at a very young age to organize our daily lives into smaller pieces, often in a sequential way based upon time increments. This instruction is usually carried out in an informal manner over a considerable period, first by our parents and elementary school teachers, then perhaps by sports team coaches, music instructors, and other activity leaders. The idea is that breaking down projects and undertakings into their component parts or simple steps will make us focused, efficient, and effective ...

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