13722Discussion Topic: Drivers of Global Business One of the challenges facing global business leaders is determining which international markets have a sufficiently acceptable environment in which to operate. Based on your readings and learning activities, consider the case of Sucre Group, a Belgian candy company headquartered in...
13721Supply Chain Framework A significant focus of supply chain information technology, as highlighted in this chapter, is its role in mitigating risk and uncertainty by facilitating certification, ensuring quality, and monitoring performance across the supply chain. Please answer the following: What are the critical reasons why timely and...
13720Discussion Overview Even managers who spend their careers working in the United States still need to be aware of international macro and micro trends. These external factors, mostly outside of a leader's control, may result in opportunities and threats. More recently, China has been on the...
13719Recruitment of Females and Military Veterans Before you begin this assignment, be sure to review the Module 2 Background readings. You work as VP of Human Resources for a private-sector employer in an industry that has historically attracted only civilian males (for example, earth-moving equipment, steel making,...
13716Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: Advancements in technology have played a significant role in accelerating globalization, fostering stronger connections and integration between countries in economic, cultural, and social spheres. Two fundamental technological advances, the proliferation of the internet and the evolution of transportation...
13715Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: I believe there are three broad ways U.S. business managers seem to regard global trade. First, many seem to disregard it and hope it will simply “go away!” This is particularly prevalent in small and medium-sized businesses. “It...
13714Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: Strategic Reserve or safety stock is the extra inventory that is held by an organization to ensure that consumer demand is met while accounting for supply chain disruptions, changes in market conditions, and operational delays (Bowersox et. al.,...
13713Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: Maintaining a strategic reserve, or inventory buffer, means ensuring that a company has sufficient stock to manage fluctuations in demand and supply disruptions. It serves as a safeguard against uncertainties such as supplier delays, transportation issues, or unexpected...