Chapter 12

Global Supply Chain Management

image LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

  1. Describe the global supply chain environment and identify key impact factors.
  2. Explain market and cultural challenges that impact global supply chains.
  3. Describe global infrastructure challenges and role of technology.
  4. Identify key cost and non-cost considerations in managing global supply chains.
  5. Describe key political factors and non-tariff barriers that impact global supply chain management.

image Chapter Outline

  • Global Supply Chain Management

    The Global Environment

    Opportunities and Barriers

    Factors Impacting Global Supply Chains

  • Global Market Challenges

    The Global Consumer

    Global Versus Local Marketing

    Cultural Challenges

  • Global Infrastructure Design

    Infrastructure Challenges

    Labour

    Transportation

    Suppliers

    Role of Technology

  • Cost Considerations

    Hidden Costs

    Non-Cost Considerations

  • Political and Economic Factors

    Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations

    Regional Trade Agreements

    Impact of Non-Tariff Barriers

  • Chapter Highlights
  • Key Terms
  • Discussion Questions
  • Case Study: Wú's Brew Works

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