3. Define the concept of outsourcing and write short notes on advantages and disadvantages of global outsourcing, citing relevant examples.
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- Avion, Inc. Susan Dey and Bill Mifflin, procurement managers at Avion, Inc., sat across from each other and reviewed a troubling performance report concerning a key supplier, Foster Technologies. The report detailed the deteriorating performance of Foster Technologies in the areas of material quality and on-time delivery. At this point, Kevin ODonnell, another procurement manager, entered the room. What parts of the supply chain are most closely involved with the situation in this case? What is the responsibility of each part in order to maintain a smooth flow of material?Avion, Inc. Susan Dey and Bill Mifflin, procurement managers at Avion, Inc., sat across from each other and reviewed a troubling performance report concerning a key supplier, Foster Technologies. The report detailed the deteriorating performance of Foster Technologies in the areas of material quality and on-time delivery. At this point, Kevin ODonnell, another procurement manager, entered the room. Explain the role of performance measurement in managing supply chain activities.Strategic supply chain management Question 4. Using relevant examples, Discuss any Five challenges and their respective mitigation when applying global sourcing as a strategic tool.
- Supply Chain Management 1. Is outsourcing a completely negative activity? How does its reputation tie in with insourcing?.What supply chain issues are unique to a firm sourcing from 35 countries?Explain all aspects of the global sourcing strategy with clear details on the strategies that can be used when assessing all six (6) aspects if AMSUPP is to operate in Singapore. For example, what sourcing strategy would they use, how would they contract suppliers (in terms of tools to be utilized), etc.? • N.B. Some aspects were briefly mentioned in the case; expand on these and make suggestions for the aspects not addressed. The six aspects are: Improve Supplier Relations Assess the current supply chain Develop sourcing strategy Identify and screen suppliers Contract suppliers Set up client local operations
- Requirement Provide at least two (2) examples/case studies of international modes of entry utilized by multinational corporations in Japan, USA and Singapore that have succeeded or failed. (In other word, provide two example of success or failure in Japan, Two example of success or failure in Signapore, Two success or failure stories in USA ). The name of the multinational must be clearly stated in each example. Be sure to state the mode of entry utilized in each example in each country. Why do you think they would have succeeded or failed in each example included? Provide details on this. Ruberic Examples/case studies of international mode of entry strategies of multinational corporations in Japan, USA and Singapore that have succeeded or failedo Names of the multinationals clearly stated o Mode of entry in each case stated o Why they have failed/succeeded stated with details provided1.What is SCM (Supply Chain Management System)? Explain how SCM works for any business organizationList two reasons offshoring may be risky. What decisions might management reach at the end of the systems analysis phase, and what would be the next step in each case?
- 1. Study the supply chain integration of companies operating in Namibia below and identify the TYPE OR LEVELof Integration involved in each case. Please justify your answer! c) A Producer Classification System has also been introduced; this tool enables Meatco to interact withits producers and provide first-rate service delivery to those producers who have the greatest impacton the business. d) Namibia Dairies (ND) established a depot at Katima Mulilo to have the ND portfolio available to allNamibians in all areas of the country. According to the ND Managing director, "the depot will alsoprovide a call and collect service to the Katima customer base to ensure stock availability; promotecross border trade, expand ND business, and ensure synergies with our sister company NamibiaBreweries Limited (NBL) at the Katima facility.Q: How would you handle supply chain and logistics of your international business? Q: what is your plan of action with respect to business expansion and deadline with supply chain and logistics?How important is supply chain resilience and continuity in today's global business scenario? Explain in detail. (At least 500 words )