Explain the impact of globalization of operations on supply


  1. Explain the impact of globalization of operations on supply chain management.
  2. What is the impact of the SAFE Port Act on supply chain activities?
  3. What is the purpose of C-TPAT and why did it come about?
  4. Describe the forms of transportation involved the shipment of products from a plant in the interior of China to a store in New York City.
  5. What are some of the considerations for sourcing from a low cost country?
  6. One of the arguments for outsourcing operations to low cost countries according to several studies over the past decade has been "to lower inventory." Discuss the implications to inventory management as a result of moving manufacturing operations to an offshore low cost country.
  7. Describe the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model. Is it applicable to all supply chains? Support your position.
  8. What is the relationship between global supply chain management and corporate strategy?
  9. In global supply chains there is a concept known as logistics clusters as demonstrated by the number of companies that have set up operations in close proximity to the FedEx Hub in Memphis, TN, and the UPS WorldPort in Louisville, KY. What are the benefits of this concept?
  10. Discuss the link between supplier selection, supplier evaluation and the quality of products sourced by companies.

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