CASE Study Somerset Furniture Company's Global Supply Chain-Continued
For the Somerset Furniture Company described in Case Problem, determine the product lead time by developing a time line from the initiation of a purchase order to product delivery. Discuss the company's possible transportation modes and channels in China and to and within the United States, and the likelihood of potential problems. Identify and discuss how international trade specialist (s), trade logistics companies, and/or Internet exchanges might help Somerset reduce its product lead time and variability.