What are the components of purchasing as a global supply chain function?

What are the components of purchasing as a global supply chain function? What are some of the problems that could emerge here? Why? How do these problems get fixed? Is there only one method? Explain. Are there any examples of “best practices”? Discuss. b) Assess the global supply selection scorecard. Form and present your opinion using facts. c) What does the future hold for this function (purchasing)? What do experts in the industry say? What are some of the changes, as a result of COVID, in this function?
Chapters 1 and 6 – a) What are the components of operations as a global supply chain function? What are some of the problems that could emerge here? Why? How do these problems get fixed? Is there only one method? Explain. Are there any examples of “best practices”? Discuss. b) What are the key factors in “make or buy” decisions? What role does each factor play? Why? c) What does the future hold for this function (operations)? What do experts in the industry say? What are some of the changes, as a result of COVID, in this function?
Chapters 1 and 7 – a) What are the components of market channels as a global supply chain function? What are some of the problems that could emerge here? Why? How do these problems get fixed? Is there only one method? Explain. Are there any examples of “best practices”? Discuss. b) What foreign market entry modes are discussed in the book? Also research: turnkey projects and wholly-owned subsidiaries. Present in a Table (in the APA format) a list of cons and pros for each entry mode. c) What are the options for a global company when it comes to export/import providers? Do we have any in Mobile, AL? What/Who are they? Name at least two. What kind of services does each one provide? d) What does the future hold for this function (market channels)? What do experts in the industry say? What are some of the changes, as a result of COVID, in this function?
Chapters 1-8 – a) What are your key takeaways from this research project? b) What struggles does this industry experience currently? c) What developments do you project for this industry in 3-5 years? Explain (avoid generalizations).

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