Global dimensions of supply chains

Global dimensions of supply chains

1. Globalization eras

   • 1) 1400-1800
   • 2) 1800-2000
   • 3) Around 2000's

2. Operating globally

   • Easier for small companies because of the continuing improvement of specialists that can provide global SC services at reasonable cost
     • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSuGIlXhak0

3. Success in global market from a SC perspective:

   • Strategically sourcing materials and components worldwide
   • Selecting global locations for key supply depots and distribution centers
   • Evaluating transportation alternatives and channel intermediaries
   • Providing customer service

4. Supply Chain Security: A Balancing act

   • Too tight security
     • Impede the flow of needed goods or materials, causing delays.
   • Ports

5. Maquiladora operations

6. Asian emergence

   • Preferred sources for many raw materials and components
   • Labor cost
     • Quality

7. Focus production

   • A given plant produces one or two items of the company's total product line

8. Global transportation options

   • Ocean
   • Air
   • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqrh_qDpIhc
   • Motor

9. Export Management Companies (EMC)

   • Agents for domestic firms in the international arena

10. Export Trading Companies (ETC)

11. Packaging

12. Custom House Brokers

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