This document provides an overview of global logistics and risk management. It discusses the forces driving companies to operate globally, including global market forces, technological forces, global cost forces, and political/economic forces. It also covers managing risks in international supply chains, such as risk sources, factors impacting exposure, and approaches like redundancy, increasing response speed, and supply chain adaptability. The document then discusses issues in global supply chain management, like regional vs global products and balancing local autonomy vs central control. It concludes by covering regional differences and cultural differences that companies must navigate globally.
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The document discusses the transformation of global aerospace supply chains due to various industry drivers. As a result of this transformation, aircraft OEMs are focusing on large system integration and outsourcing more work packages to Tier-1 suppliers. To remain competitive, upstream suppliers must develop their international competitiveness by meeting customers' expectations in areas like market intelligence, legal experience, quality certifications, and the ability to do business in key global regions. The study assesses 135 aerospace suppliers across Europe based on a set of 22 criteria measuring international competitiveness.
Cemex is the world's largest building materials supplier and third largest cement producer. It has a history of successful domestic operations in Mexico through efficient manufacturing and superior customer service. Cemex pursued foreign direct investment to reduce reliance on the volatile Mexican market and capitalize on demand in developing countries. Cemex's strategy was to acquire inefficient cement companies and create value by transferring its skills in customer service, technology, and production management. However, Cemex faced challenges with its investment in Indonesia, where political pressure blocked its attempt to gain majority control of Semen Gresik despite an initial agreement.
CEMEX globalized its operations through a series of acquisitions between 1989 and 1999, expanding from Mexico into Spain, Venezuela, Colombia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Egypt. This allowed it to mitigate risk through diversification and benefit from economies of scale. CEMEX used a transnational strategy, treating the world as a single market while allowing local responsiveness. It followed a rigorous process for identifying acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, and integrating new operations through post-merger teams. This helped CEMEX outperform competitors on metrics like EBIT and leverage its low-cost production globally.
- CEMEX is one of the largest cement companies in the world founded in 1906 and headquartered in Mexico.
- It has grown significantly over the decades through acquisitions within Mexico in the 1960s and overseas acquisitions starting in the 1980s, expanding into the US, Canada, and Latin America.
- CEMEX has been able to outperform competitors by making successful acquisitions, focusing on emerging markets, implementing strategies, and improving performance indicators.
MBA 622 - Strategy I - Growth by Acquisition Strategymarhenbun
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This case was presented in Fall 2010 and revolves around a critical point in the international cement market in 2000. In this presentation, CEMEX's competitive advantage and global acquisition strategy are examined in the cutthroat competitive cement market.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company, with over 160,000 employees worldwide. It produces commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, and other aerospace and defense systems. The global aerospace and defense industry is segmented regionally, with the Americas accounting for 59.1% of the market. Key factors that influence the industry include federal defense funding, and demand from international and domestic airlines. According to a Porter's Five Forces analysis, rivalry in the industry is strong due to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, while supplier power is moderate and threat of new entrants and substitutes is low.
This document discusses various factors to consider when making location decisions for facilities and operations. It covers reasons why location decisions are made, key factors like proximity to markets and costs, and different strategies for organizing operations at multiple locations. The document also discusses methods for evaluating and analyzing location alternatives, including cost-profit-volume analysis, factor rating, and the center of gravity method. Location decisions require evaluating tradeoffs between factors like costs, market access, and organizational strategies.
The document provides a case study on the lessons learned from Boeing's 787 Dreamliner project. It summarizes that Boeing aimed to cut costs and development time through an unconventional supply chain model where 70% of the work was outsourced. However, this resulted in the project being over budget by $11 billion and 4 years delayed. Key lessons identified include: assembling a management team with supply chain expertise, improving supply chain visibility, fully understanding all underlying project costs before estimating, improving supplier training and selection processes, proactively managing labor unions, and implementing risk-sharing contracts with incentives and penalties for partners.
The document discusses the challenges facing the automotive industry in complying with REACH regulations. It notes that a typical vehicle contains thousands of parts from a complex multi-tiered supply chain. Full compliance with substance reporting requirements across this network is extremely difficult given long product lifecycles. The industry has developed tools like IMDS and GADSL to facilitate communication, but challenges remain regarding spare parts in storage and used parts from before REACH. The industry recommends a pragmatic approach that focuses on declaring known restricted substances rather than requiring testing of all old parts.
The document provides an agenda and overview of Boeing, including:
- Boeing's divisions and key products in commercial aircrafts and defense segments.
- Financial highlights like 2010 revenue of $64.3 billion and net income of $3.3 billion.
- Management discussion of lower 2010 revenue and higher operating earnings.
- Industry drivers of air travel growth and aerospace market value forecast.
- Competitive analysis shows Boeing is largest player and competes primarily with Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems.
This document provides a case analysis of Airborne Express, a former cargo airline and express delivery company. It includes an introduction to the company's history and operations, as well as analyses of Porter's 5 Forces, Airborne's competitive strategies, its costs relative to FedEx, pricing approaches, and recommendations for strengthening its position. The document evaluates how industry structure has changed over time and the impact on attractiveness. It also analyzes Airborne's strategy of focusing on corporate clients, lower pricing, and metropolitan areas to differentiate itself from competitors.
Kevin Michaels, global managing director aviation consulting & services at ICF International, presented at the 2nd Annual European Aerospace Raw Materials & Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference. The conference is designed to serve a full-range of participants in the dynamic global commercial and military aerospace markets.
In this presentation, Mr. Michaels addresses Aerospace demand outlook and supply chain trends in the market.
http://www.icfi.com/markets/aviation
1. The express mail industry evolved in the 1970s with the creation of overnight delivery by Federal Express. Companies like UPS and Airborne Express soon followed suit. A key development was Federal Express's creation of the hub-and-spoke system, which allowed for nationwide overnight delivery.
2. Airborne Express positioned itself as the low-cost provider in the industry, targeting large business customers. It aimed to offer the lowest prices compared to FedEx and UPS. Airborne also reduced costs by owning its own airports.
3. However, Airborne's competitive advantages of low prices and proprietary technology were not sustainable long-term as competitors matched its offerings. It struggled with low profit margins, and was eventually
Cemex's aggressive global expansion through acquisitions led to a cash crunch as the company struggled with high debt from its acquisitions. The document discusses Cemex's history of acquisitions from the 1980s onwards that transformed it from a Mexican company into a global cement producer. However, the strategy of rapid expansion through acquisitions left the company highly leveraged, which caused financial difficulties when the economic recession hit in 2008.
Air Canada acquired Canadian Airlines in 2001 and faced operational challenges integrating the two airlines. In 2001, the events of September 11th led Air Canada to file for creditor protection. In 2004, Deutsche Bank provided $850 million in financial aid to prevent Air Canada's bankruptcy. Air Canada's strategies included expanding international operations, reducing costs, improving customer service, and fostering cultural change. The document identifies and analyzes risks such as currency risk, operational/technological risk, market risk, interest rate risk, catastrophic risk, and economic risk. It provides recommendations for hedging and managing these risks through tools like insurance, contingency planning, currency derivatives, and adjusting hedging strategies.
Learning Objectives
To understand the escalating importance of logistics and supply-chain management as crucial tools for competitiveness.
To learn about materials management and physical distribution.
To learn why international logistics is more complex than domestic logistics.
To see how the transportation infrastructure in host countries often dictates the options open to the manager.
To learn why international inventory management is crucial for success.
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The document discusses global supply chain management strategies for a multinational automotive company. It outlines the company's manufacturing locations around the world and production responsibilities at each plant. It then discusses factors like foreign competition, technology diffusion, costs, taxes, and regulations that companies must consider for an effective global supply chain. Risk management strategies are also summarized, including redundancy, rapid response, and adaptability across the supply chain.
Chap009 Procurement and Outsourcing Strategies.pptsyafirastbd
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This document discusses procurement and outsourcing strategies. It begins by providing examples of industries that extensively outsource manufacturing, such as fashion and electronics. It then discusses the benefits of outsourcing, including reducing costs and capital investment, as well as the risks, such as losing competitive knowledge. The document presents frameworks for determining what components to outsource, including analyzing a product's dependency on knowledge and capacity as well as its architecture. It also discusses strategies for procurement, including Kraljic's supply matrix for determining procurement strategies based on supply risk and profit impact.
Presenter: NIL Madhab
Global Customer Manager, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation
Resilient Supply Chains in Logistics and Other Industries
The 3rd India Business & IT Resilience Summit (27th - 28th May 2015). Marriott Courtyard, Mumbai, India
Turning potential supply chain disruption to competitive advantage.
The document discusses strategies for multinational corporations operating internationally. It covers topics such as the international location of production, modes of foreign market entry, implications of internationalization on industry analysis, and developing competitive advantage within an international context. National influences on competitiveness are also examined.
The document discusses strategies and organizational structures of multinational corporations operating across international markets. It covers topics such as the impact of internationalization on industry structure and competition, frameworks for analyzing competitive advantage in an international context, and how national influences can shape competitiveness. It also examines the evolution of multinational strategies from early decentralized structures to more centralized and integrated approaches.
The document discusses supply chain risk management. It states that 79% of companies want supply chain risk management and 96% of process industry companies use some form of it. Supply risks will increase in a globalizing world. It provides examples of companies like Daimler-Chrysler, Volvo, Jaguar, Toyota, Cisco, Ericsson, Nike, and Shell that have experienced supply disruptions and learned the importance of risk management. It outlines a process for integrated supply chain risk management including defining strategies, assessing risks, treating risks, and monitoring.
The document discusses the challenges facing international suppliers in the aviation industry. Growth in the aviation sector is expected to continue, but environmental regulations are becoming stricter and requiring reductions in emissions and noise. This creates business opportunities for suppliers that invest in renewable technologies and green innovations. However, developing these innovations requires significant R&D spending. Additionally, consolidation among aerospace companies and their suppliers increases pressure on prices and risk. Suppliers must adapt through international cooperation, identifying their role in the supply chain, and taking advantage of opportunities with new aircraft manufacturers.
procurement and outsourcing strategies.pptRenu Lamba
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This document discusses procurement and outsourcing strategies. It begins by introducing common industries that outsource, such as fashion and electronics. It then discusses the benefits of outsourcing, including economies of scale and risk pooling, but also the risks like loss of competitive knowledge and conflicting objectives with suppliers. Frameworks are presented for make-buy decisions and determining the appropriate outsourcing level based on factors like product architecture and supplier capabilities. Strategies for procurement are also examined, including Kraljic's supply matrix and determining the optimal supplier footprint.
CompX International is a manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components based in Dallas, Texas. Their security products generate 87.7% of revenue, while marine components make up 12.3%. While security products are mature, marine components are seasonal. Relative valuation analysis finds CompX trading at lower multiples than industry averages, indicating it may be undervalued. The analyst recommends buying CompX stock.
Komatsu vs CAT STRATEGY PPT at IIM L HIMANSHU ARORAMavH4
油
The document discusses the history and growth of the earthmoving equipment (EME) industry from the late 1800s through the 1980s. It notes that demand for EME grew as machines replaced manual labor, especially in developed countries. Key players like Komatsu focused on quality improvements and exporting to global markets to meet doubling demand. Komatsu analyzed competitors like Caterpillar and pursued strategies like joint ventures and cost reduction to strengthen their position in the mining and construction industries, which comprised 60% of the EME market.
The Canadian aerospace industry is the 5th largest in the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. Two of its largest companies, Bombardier and Pratt & Whitney Canada, have significant global market shares in regional aircraft and small gas turbines. While the industry faces challenges such as currency fluctuations and skills shortages, it also benefits from strong government support for research and development.
To Hedge or Not to Hedge: Commodity Contracts and Supply ChainsThe Boeing Center
油
A presentation based on the research paper "Hedging Commodity Procurement in a Bilateral Supply Chain" by Panos Kouvelis and Danko Turcic of Washington University in St. Louis.
The document provides a case study on the lessons learned from Boeing's 787 Dreamliner project. It summarizes that Boeing aimed to cut costs and development time through an unconventional supply chain model where 70% of the work was outsourced. However, this resulted in the project being over budget by $11 billion and 4 years delayed. Key lessons identified include: assembling a management team with supply chain expertise, improving supply chain visibility, fully understanding all underlying project costs before estimating, improving supplier training and selection processes, proactively managing labor unions, and implementing risk-sharing contracts with incentives and penalties for partners.
The document discusses the challenges facing the automotive industry in complying with REACH regulations. It notes that a typical vehicle contains thousands of parts from a complex multi-tiered supply chain. Full compliance with substance reporting requirements across this network is extremely difficult given long product lifecycles. The industry has developed tools like IMDS and GADSL to facilitate communication, but challenges remain regarding spare parts in storage and used parts from before REACH. The industry recommends a pragmatic approach that focuses on declaring known restricted substances rather than requiring testing of all old parts.
The document provides an agenda and overview of Boeing, including:
- Boeing's divisions and key products in commercial aircrafts and defense segments.
- Financial highlights like 2010 revenue of $64.3 billion and net income of $3.3 billion.
- Management discussion of lower 2010 revenue and higher operating earnings.
- Industry drivers of air travel growth and aerospace market value forecast.
- Competitive analysis shows Boeing is largest player and competes primarily with Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems.
This document provides a case analysis of Airborne Express, a former cargo airline and express delivery company. It includes an introduction to the company's history and operations, as well as analyses of Porter's 5 Forces, Airborne's competitive strategies, its costs relative to FedEx, pricing approaches, and recommendations for strengthening its position. The document evaluates how industry structure has changed over time and the impact on attractiveness. It also analyzes Airborne's strategy of focusing on corporate clients, lower pricing, and metropolitan areas to differentiate itself from competitors.
Kevin Michaels, global managing director aviation consulting & services at ICF International, presented at the 2nd Annual European Aerospace Raw Materials & Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference. The conference is designed to serve a full-range of participants in the dynamic global commercial and military aerospace markets.
In this presentation, Mr. Michaels addresses Aerospace demand outlook and supply chain trends in the market.
http://www.icfi.com/markets/aviation
1. The express mail industry evolved in the 1970s with the creation of overnight delivery by Federal Express. Companies like UPS and Airborne Express soon followed suit. A key development was Federal Express's creation of the hub-and-spoke system, which allowed for nationwide overnight delivery.
2. Airborne Express positioned itself as the low-cost provider in the industry, targeting large business customers. It aimed to offer the lowest prices compared to FedEx and UPS. Airborne also reduced costs by owning its own airports.
3. However, Airborne's competitive advantages of low prices and proprietary technology were not sustainable long-term as competitors matched its offerings. It struggled with low profit margins, and was eventually
Cemex's aggressive global expansion through acquisitions led to a cash crunch as the company struggled with high debt from its acquisitions. The document discusses Cemex's history of acquisitions from the 1980s onwards that transformed it from a Mexican company into a global cement producer. However, the strategy of rapid expansion through acquisitions left the company highly leveraged, which caused financial difficulties when the economic recession hit in 2008.
Air Canada acquired Canadian Airlines in 2001 and faced operational challenges integrating the two airlines. In 2001, the events of September 11th led Air Canada to file for creditor protection. In 2004, Deutsche Bank provided $850 million in financial aid to prevent Air Canada's bankruptcy. Air Canada's strategies included expanding international operations, reducing costs, improving customer service, and fostering cultural change. The document identifies and analyzes risks such as currency risk, operational/technological risk, market risk, interest rate risk, catastrophic risk, and economic risk. It provides recommendations for hedging and managing these risks through tools like insurance, contingency planning, currency derivatives, and adjusting hedging strategies.
Learning Objectives
To understand the escalating importance of logistics and supply-chain management as crucial tools for competitiveness.
To learn about materials management and physical distribution.
To learn why international logistics is more complex than domestic logistics.
To see how the transportation infrastructure in host countries often dictates the options open to the manager.
To learn why international inventory management is crucial for success.
Experience Mazda Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and Culture by Visiting and joining the Official Mazda Community at http://www.MazdaCommunity.org for additional insight into the Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and special offers for Mazda Community Members. If you live in Arizona, check out CardinaleWay Mazda's eCommerce website at http://www.Cardinale-Way-Mazda.com
The document discusses global supply chain management strategies for a multinational automotive company. It outlines the company's manufacturing locations around the world and production responsibilities at each plant. It then discusses factors like foreign competition, technology diffusion, costs, taxes, and regulations that companies must consider for an effective global supply chain. Risk management strategies are also summarized, including redundancy, rapid response, and adaptability across the supply chain.
Chap009 Procurement and Outsourcing Strategies.pptsyafirastbd
油
This document discusses procurement and outsourcing strategies. It begins by providing examples of industries that extensively outsource manufacturing, such as fashion and electronics. It then discusses the benefits of outsourcing, including reducing costs and capital investment, as well as the risks, such as losing competitive knowledge. The document presents frameworks for determining what components to outsource, including analyzing a product's dependency on knowledge and capacity as well as its architecture. It also discusses strategies for procurement, including Kraljic's supply matrix for determining procurement strategies based on supply risk and profit impact.
Presenter: NIL Madhab
Global Customer Manager, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation
Resilient Supply Chains in Logistics and Other Industries
The 3rd India Business & IT Resilience Summit (27th - 28th May 2015). Marriott Courtyard, Mumbai, India
Turning potential supply chain disruption to competitive advantage.
The document discusses strategies for multinational corporations operating internationally. It covers topics such as the international location of production, modes of foreign market entry, implications of internationalization on industry analysis, and developing competitive advantage within an international context. National influences on competitiveness are also examined.
The document discusses strategies and organizational structures of multinational corporations operating across international markets. It covers topics such as the impact of internationalization on industry structure and competition, frameworks for analyzing competitive advantage in an international context, and how national influences can shape competitiveness. It also examines the evolution of multinational strategies from early decentralized structures to more centralized and integrated approaches.
The document discusses supply chain risk management. It states that 79% of companies want supply chain risk management and 96% of process industry companies use some form of it. Supply risks will increase in a globalizing world. It provides examples of companies like Daimler-Chrysler, Volvo, Jaguar, Toyota, Cisco, Ericsson, Nike, and Shell that have experienced supply disruptions and learned the importance of risk management. It outlines a process for integrated supply chain risk management including defining strategies, assessing risks, treating risks, and monitoring.
The document discusses the challenges facing international suppliers in the aviation industry. Growth in the aviation sector is expected to continue, but environmental regulations are becoming stricter and requiring reductions in emissions and noise. This creates business opportunities for suppliers that invest in renewable technologies and green innovations. However, developing these innovations requires significant R&D spending. Additionally, consolidation among aerospace companies and their suppliers increases pressure on prices and risk. Suppliers must adapt through international cooperation, identifying their role in the supply chain, and taking advantage of opportunities with new aircraft manufacturers.
procurement and outsourcing strategies.pptRenu Lamba
油
This document discusses procurement and outsourcing strategies. It begins by introducing common industries that outsource, such as fashion and electronics. It then discusses the benefits of outsourcing, including economies of scale and risk pooling, but also the risks like loss of competitive knowledge and conflicting objectives with suppliers. Frameworks are presented for make-buy decisions and determining the appropriate outsourcing level based on factors like product architecture and supplier capabilities. Strategies for procurement are also examined, including Kraljic's supply matrix and determining the optimal supplier footprint.
CompX International is a manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components based in Dallas, Texas. Their security products generate 87.7% of revenue, while marine components make up 12.3%. While security products are mature, marine components are seasonal. Relative valuation analysis finds CompX trading at lower multiples than industry averages, indicating it may be undervalued. The analyst recommends buying CompX stock.
Komatsu vs CAT STRATEGY PPT at IIM L HIMANSHU ARORAMavH4
油
The document discusses the history and growth of the earthmoving equipment (EME) industry from the late 1800s through the 1980s. It notes that demand for EME grew as machines replaced manual labor, especially in developed countries. Key players like Komatsu focused on quality improvements and exporting to global markets to meet doubling demand. Komatsu analyzed competitors like Caterpillar and pursued strategies like joint ventures and cost reduction to strengthen their position in the mining and construction industries, which comprised 60% of the EME market.
The Canadian aerospace industry is the 5th largest in the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. Two of its largest companies, Bombardier and Pratt & Whitney Canada, have significant global market shares in regional aircraft and small gas turbines. While the industry faces challenges such as currency fluctuations and skills shortages, it also benefits from strong government support for research and development.
To Hedge or Not to Hedge: Commodity Contracts and Supply ChainsThe Boeing Center
油
A presentation based on the research paper "Hedging Commodity Procurement in a Bilateral Supply Chain" by Panos Kouvelis and Danko Turcic of Washington University in St. Louis.
Designing a Global Manufacturing NetworkMelih ZCANLI
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Designing a Global Manufacturing Network
Adapting to a new world in manufacturing and logistics
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Transnational corporations (TNCs) have grown due to factors like globalization, advances in transportation and communication technologies, and the ability to exploit differences in factors of production across countries. TNCs can benefit host countries through job creation, technology transfer, and economic growth. However, they can also negatively impact communities through practices like labor exploitation, environmental damage, and urbanization. Newly industrialized countries (NICs) have attracted manufacturing industries and become locations for TNC production facilities due to low costs and expanding markets. Many NICs are now also countries of origin for their own TNCs and make foreign investments.
The document discusses transnational corporations (TNCs) and their role in economic globalization. It provides details on the types of industries TNCs operate in, including manufacturing, resources, and services. TNCs have grown due to advantages like exploiting differences in factor costs between countries. They have significant economic and social impacts on host countries, both benefits and costs. TNCs and newly industrializing countries (NICs) play an important role in the changing global economy.
Supply chain management involves managing the flow of materials, information, and finances between suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, and customers. The goal is to produce and distribute the right products to the right locations at the right time while minimizing costs and meeting service requirements. Key aspects of effective supply chain management include information sharing, communication, cooperation, and trust between partners in the supply chain network.
1. List and explain the factors influencing the Network design Decisions.
2. List and explain the characteristics of forecasts.
3. Explain Network Operations Optimization Profit Maximization Model.
4. Explain Network Operations Optimization Cost Minimization Model.
5. Uncertainty of demand and price drives the value of building flexible production capacity at a plant. Explain.
6. Explain how Network Design decisions are evaluated using decision tress.
7. What is the role of network design in supply chain? Explain it. (Refer module 3 notes)
8. With a neat diagram, explain ABC analysis in inventory management
9. The decision to price a product at a particular value is a marketing decision Comment on it.
10. How to take network design decisions using decision tress? Explain
11. The role of network design in the supply chain is very important!!! Comment.
The document provides information on SOLAIR, a solar compressor for HVACR systems that can also co-generate electricity. SOLAIR is a kit that can be added to existing HVACR systems with minimal changes. It will be rented to clients, who will pay based on tons of refrigeration and kilowatt hours delivered. Partners will manufacture components like fiber optics, controls and compressors. SOLAIR has the potential to provide green and cheaper HVACR while reducing greenhouse gases from grid electricity. It presents a disruptive solution that must address risks like refrigerant gas storage regulations and developing new control systems.
The document provides an overview of the oil and gas industry and ExxonMobil corporation. It discusses ExxonMobil's operations across the upstream, downstream and chemical sectors. It outlines ExxonMobil's ongoing and future projects, growth catalysts, competitive advantages, and financial performance. Risk factors and reasons for investing are also summarized along with a price target of $81.79-91.51 per share based on historical P/E ratios and EPS estimates.
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Chapter 10
Global Logistics
and Risk
Management
2. 10-2
10.1 Introduction
About one-fifth of the output of U.S. firms
is produced overseas.
One-quarter of U.S. imports are between
foreign affiliates and U.S. parent
companies.
Since the late 1980s, over half of U.S.
companies increased the number of
countries in which they operate.
4. 10-4
International Supply Chains
International distribution systems
Manufacturing still occurs domestically, but distribution and
typically some marketing take place overseas.
International suppliers
Raw materials and components are furnished by foreign
suppliers
Final assembly is performed domestically.
In some cases, the final product is then shipped to foreign
markets.
Offshore manufacturing
Product is typically sourced and manufactured in a single foreign
location
Shipped back to domestic warehouses for sale and distribution
Fully integrated global supply chain
Products are supplied, manufactured, and distributed from
various facilities located throughout the world.
6. 10-6
Global Market Forces
Pressures created by foreign competitors, as
well as the opportunities created by foreign
customers.
Presence of foreign competitors in home
markets can affect their business significantly.
Much of the demand growth available to
companies is in foreign and emerging markets.
Increasing demand for products throughout the
world through the global proliferation of
information.
7. 10-7
Global Market Forces
Particular markets often serve to drive
technological advances in some areas.
Companies forced to develop and
enhance leading-edge technologies and
products.
Such products can be used to increase or
maintain market position in other areas or
regions where the markets are not as
competitive
8. 10-8
Technological Forces
Related to the products
Various subcomponents and technologies
available in different regions and locations
Successful firms need to use these resources
quickly and effectively.
Locate research, design, and production
facilities close to these regions.
Frequently collaborate, resulting in the location
of joint facilities close to one of the partners.
Global location of research-and-development
facilities driven by two main reasons:
As product cycles shrink, locate research facilities
close to manufacturing facilities.
Specific technical expertise may be available in
certain areas or regions
9. 10-9
Global Cost Forces
Often dictate global location decisions
Costs of cheaper unskilled labor more than
offset by the increase in other costs associated
with operating facilities in remote locations.
In some cases cheaper labor is sufficient
justification for overseas manufacturing.
Other global cost forces have become more
significant
Cheaper skilled labor is drawing an increasing
number of companies overseas.
10. 10-10
Political and Economic Forces
Exchange rate fluctuation
Regional trade agreements
Tariff system
Trade protection mechanisms
More subtle regulations
Local content requirements
Voluntary export restrictions
Government procurement policies
11. 10-11
10.2 Risk Management
Outsourcing and offshoring imply that the supply
chain is geographically more diverse and hence
more exposed to various risks.
Recent trends toward cost reduction, lean
manufacturing and just-in-time imply that in a
progressive supply chain, low inventory levels
are maintained.
In the event of an unforeseen disaster, adherence to
this type of strategy could result in a shutdown of
production lines because of lack of raw material or
parts inventory.
14. 10-14
Managing the Unknown-
Unknown
Invest in redundancy
Increase velocity in sensing and
responding
Create an adaptive supply chain
community
15. 10-15
Redundancy
Respond to unforeseen events
Careful analysis of supply chain trade-offs
Example:
CPG company with 40 facilities over the world
Initial analysis for reduction of cost by $40M a
year
shut down 17 of its existing manufacturing facilities
leave 23 plants operating
satisfy market demand all over the world.
16. 10-16
Decision Was Risky
New design left no plant in North America or
Europe
Long and variable supply lead times
Higher inventory levels.
Remaining manufacturing facilities in Asia and
Latin America fully utilized
Any disruption of supply from these countries, due to
epidemics or geopolitical problems, would make it
impossible to satisfy many market areas.
How can one design the supply chain taking into
account epidemics or geopolitical problems that
are difficult to quantify?
Analyze the cost trade-offs
18. 10-18
Analysis of the Trade-Offs
Closing 17 plants and leaving 23 open will
minimize supply chain costs.
Total cost function is quite flat around the
optimal strategy.
Increasing the number of open plants from
23 to 30 facilities
increases total cost by less than $2.5M
increases redundancy significantly.
19. 10-19
Sensing and Responding
Speed in sensing and responding can
help the firm overcome unexpected supply
problems
Failure to sense could lead to:
Failure to respond to changes in the supply
chain
Can force a company to exit a specific market
20. 10-20
Sensing and Responding
Example
Different responses of Nokia and Ericsson on a
fire at one of the suppliers facility
Supplier was Philips Semiconductors in Albuquerque,
NM
Nokia:
Changed product design to source components from
alternate suppliers
For parts that could not be sourced from elsewhere,
worked with Philips to source it from their plants in
China and Netherlands
All done in about five days
21. 10-21
Sensing and Responding
Example
Ericssons experience was quite different
Took 4 weeks for the news to reach upper
management
Realized five weeks after the fire regarding the
severity of the situation.
By that time, the alternative supply of chips was
already taken by Nokia.
Devastating impact on Ericsson
$400M in potential sales was lost
Part of the loss was covered by insurance.
Led to component shortages
Wrong product mix and marketing problems caused:
$1.68B loss to Ericsson Cell Phone Division in 2000
Forced the company to exit the cell phone market
22. 10-22
Adaptability
The most difficult risk management
method to implement effectively.
Requires all supply chain elements to
share the same culture, work towards the
same objectives and benefit from financial
gains.
Need a community of supply chain
partners that morph and reorganize to
better react to sudden crisis
23. 10-23
Adaptability
Example
In 1997, Aisin Seiki the sole supplier of 98% of
brake fluid proportioning valves (P-valves) used
by Toyota
Inexpensive part (about $7 each) but important
in the assembly of any car.
Saturday, February 1, 1997:Fire stopped Aisins
main factory in the industrial area of Kariya,
Two weeks to restart the production
Six months for complete recovery
Toyota producing close to 15,500 vehicles per
day.
JIT meant only 2-3 days of inventory supply
24. 10-24
Recovery Effort by Toyota
Blueprints of valves were distributed among all Toyotas
suppliers
Engineers from Aisin and Toyota relocated to suppliers
facilities
Other manufacturers like Brother were also brought in
Existing machinery adapted to build the valves according
to original specifications
New machinery acquired in the spot market
Within days, firms with little experience with P-valves
were manufacturing and delivering parts to Aisin
Aisin assembled and inspected valves before shipment to
Toyota
About 200 of Toyotas suppliers were involved
25. 10-25
Vehicle Production & P-Valves
Inventory
FIGURE 10-3: Vehicle production and P-valve inventory levels
26. 10-26
Outcome
Accident initially cost:
7.8B Yen ($65M) to Aisin
160B Yen (or $1.3B) to Toyota
Damage reduced to 30B Yen ($250M)
with extra shifts and overtime
Toyota issued a $100M token of
appreciation to their providers as a gift for
their collaboration
27. 10-27
Single Sourcing and Adaptability
Single sourcing is risky
Achieves economies of scale
High quality parts at a low cost
JIT mode of operation builds a culture of:
Working with low inventories
Ability to identify and fix problem quickly
Entire supply chain was stopped once the fire
occurred
Prompted every company in the chain to react
to the challenge
28. 10-28
Managing Global Risks
Speculative Strategy
A company bets on a single scenario
Spectacular results if the scenario is realized
Dismal ones, otherwise.
Example
Late 1970s and early 1980s
Japanese automakers bet that exchange rate
benefits, rising productivity would offset higher
labor costs
Had to build plants overseas later when this
equation changed
29. 10-29
Losses in part of the supply chain will be
offset by gains in another part
Example:
Multiple Volkswagen plants in different
countries.
Certain plants more profitable at times than
others
Move production between plants to be
successful overall.
Managing Global Risks
Hedge Strategy
30. 10-30
Allows a company to take advantage of different
scenarios
Designed with multiple suppliers and excess
manufacturing capacity in different countries
Factories designed to be flexible
Products can be moved at minimal cost from location
to location
Factors to consider:
Is there enough variability in the system to justify the
use of flexible strategies?
Do the benefits of spreading production over various
facilities justify the costs?
Does the company have the appropriate coordination
and management mechanisms in place?
Managing Global Risks
Flexible Strategy
31. 10-31
Approaches to Flexible Strategy
Production shifting
Flexible factories and excess capacity/suppliers
Shift production from region to region
Information sharing
Larger presence in many regions and markets
increases availability of information
Can be used to anticipate market changes/find new
opportunities
Global coordination
Multiple worldwide facilities allows greater market
leverage
Increased leverage limited by international
laws/political pressures
Political leverage
Higher political leverage in overseas operations with
global operations
32. 10-32
Global Integration Implementation
Product development
Design products that can be modified easily for major
markets
Products can be easily manufactured in various facilities
May be possible to design a base product or products
that can be more easily adapted to several different
markets
An international design team may be helpful
Purchasing
Management teams should purchase important materials
from many vendors around the world
Quality and delivery options from suppliers have to be
compatible
Qualified team should compare pricing of various
suppliers
Sufficient suppliers required in different regions to ensure
flexibility
33. 10-33
Production
Excess capacity and plants in several regions are essential
Effective communications systems must be in place
Centralized management is essential
Inter-factory communication needs to be established
Centralized management should make each factory aware of
the system status.
Demand management
Setting marketing and sales plans based on projected demand
and available product
Has to have at least some centralized component.
Sensitive, market-based information best supplied by analysts
in each region.
Communication is critical
Order fulfillment
Centralized system
Regional customers must be able to receive deliveries from the
global supply chain with the same efficiency as they do from
local or regionally based supply chains
Global Integration Implementation
34. 10-34
10.3 Issues in International Supply
Chain Management
International vs Regional Products
Local Autonomy vs Central Control
Miscellaneous Dangers
35. 10-35
International vs Regional Products
Region-specific products
Some products have to be designed and
manufactured specifically for certain regions.
Example: Automobile designs
Honda Accord has two basic body styles
a smaller body style tailored to European and Japanese
tastes
a larger body style catering to American tastes
Nissan designates lead-country status to every model
Pathfinder and Maxima had U.S. as the lead-country
36. 10-36
Global Products
Truly global, i.e. no modification necessary for global
sales.
Coca-Cola
Levis jeans
Luxury brands such as Coach and Gucci
Some depend on very specific regional manufacturing
and bottling facilities and distribution networks,
Others are essentially distributed and sold in the
same way throughout the world
International vs Regional Products
37. 10-37
Local Autonomy vs. Central
Control
Centralized control can be important
However, in many cases it makes sense to
allow local autonomy in the supply chain
Important to temper expectations for
regional business depending on the
characteristics of the region involved
However, temptation to follow local
conventional wisdom may cause some
opportunities of a global supply chain to be
missed
38. 10-38
Miscellaneous Dangers
Many potential dangers that firms must face as
they expand their supply chains globally
Exchange rate fluctuations
Administer offshore facilities, especially in less-
developed countries.
Promise of cheap labor masking threat of reduced
productivity
Expensive training may be required but it may not be
enough
Local collaboration in the global supply chain.
Collaborators can ultimately become
competitors.
Hitachi, which used to manufacture under license
from Motorola, now makes its own microprocessors.
Toshiba, which manufactured copiers for 3M, is now a
major supplier of copiers under the Toshiba brand
name.
39. 10-39
Dangers with foreign governments.
Access to Chinas huge markets causing
many companies are handing over critical
manufacturing and engineering expertise to
the Chinese government or to Chinese
partners.
When these companies become competitors
Would overseas firms be able to compete
successfully in the Chinese market?
Would they lose this opportunity even as Chinese
companies begin to compete on the world stage?
Miscellaneous Dangers
40. 10-40
10.4 Regional Differences in
Logistics
First World Emerging Third World
Infrastructure Highly developed Under development Insufficient to support
advanced logistics
Supplier operating
standards
High Variable Typically not
considered
Information
system availability
Generally available Support system not
available
Not available
Human resources Available Available with some
searching
Often difficult to find
41. 10-41
Cultural Differences
Language
Expressions, gestures, and context
Beliefs, or specific values about something
Can differ widely from culture to culture
Customs
Vary greatly from country to country
Important for the businessperson to adhere to
local customs to avoid offending anyone.
Example: the practice of gift giving varies greatly
42. 10-42
Performance Expectation and
Evaluation
Operating standards in First World nations
uniformly high
Operating standards vary greatly in emerging
nations
Research and negotiations required
Governments usually play a large role
In the Third World traditional performance
measures have no meaning
Shortages are common
Customer service measures used in the West are
irrelevant A firm has little control of the timing and
availability of inventory
43. 10-43
SUMMARY
Types of international supply chains
Various forces compelling companies to develop
international supply chains
Both advantages and risks are inherent in global
supply chains
Unknown-unknown risks to known-unknown risks
Variety of strategies to deal with the risks
Issues in global supply chain management.
Concepts of:
international and regional products
centralized versus decentralized control
regional logistics differences