Global Supply Chain Management Quiz

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What is global supply-chain management?

Global supply-chain management is the distribution of goods and services throughout a trans-national company's global network to maximize profit and minimize waste.

How does global supply-chain management differ from regular supply-chain management?

It focuses on companies and organizations that are trans-national.

What are the six main areas of concentration in global supply-chain management?

Logistics management, competitor orientation, customer orientation, supply-chain coordination, supply management, and operations management.

What are the four main areas into which the six areas of concentration can be divided?

Marketing, logistics, supply management, and operations management. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for successful management of a global supply chain?

Compliance with various international regulations set by non-governmental organizations such as The United Nations. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does global supply-chain management differ from regular supply-chain management?

Global supply-chain management focuses on companies and organizations that are trans-national, while regular supply-chain management does not have this specific focus. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main areas into which the six areas of concentration in global supply-chain management can be divided?

The six areas of concentration in global supply-chain management can be divided into marketing, logistics, supply management, and operations management. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for successful management of a global supply chain?

Successful management of a global supply chain requires complying with various international regulations set by a variety of non-governmental organizations (e.g. The United Nations). Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors that can impact global supply-chain management?

Global supply-chain management can be impacted by several factors that impose policies regulating certain aspects. Signup and view all the answers

What are the six main areas of concentration in global supply-chain management?

Logistics management, competitor orientation, customer orientation, supply-chain coordination, supply management, and operations management. Signup and view all the answers

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