Suppose students were asked to advise a domestic firm in their region. Identify the critical value propositions that the firm uses to compete domestically. Using the value propositions that students have identified, develop and rationalize an argument for the firm to increase its global operations based upon the points identified below:
Increase Revenue
Achieve economies of scale and reduce direct cost
Advance technology
Reduce firm’s global tax and liability
Reduce market access uncertainty
Enhance sustainability
Students then discuss how global logistics and supply chain could be used to the firm to achieve its objectives to go globally.
To prepare for this Online Discussion, review and discuss objectively your viewpoints on the following statements:
Logistics and supply chain are key drivers of global economy.
Globalization strategies.
Global capabilities based upon performance cycle structure, transportation, operational considerations and information system integration.
Global strategic alliances
Post by Friday, a response to the following in at least 250 words:
Students’ responses to the above statements highlighting the roles and responsibilities of logistics and supply chain management leading companies to compete successfully globally and what are the basic strategies to achieve theirs global operations.