2. Belfast Carburetors and distributors Treforest Spark plug insulators Leamington Foundry production of engine components Dagenham Final assembly Bordeaux Transmissions Enfield Instruments, fuel and water gauges, plugs Basildon Radiators, water pump assembly, engine components Genk Body panels, road wheels Wülfrath Transmission parts, engine components Saarlouis Final assembly Cologne Die-cast transaxle casings, gear and engine components Valencia Final assembly Ford Example
32. 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
33. Elements of a Global SCM Customer Service Requirements Organizational Design and Training Requirements Performance Goals Global Supply Chain Management Business Processes Plant and Distribution Center Network Design Information Systems Key Customer and Supplier Relationships Performance Metrics Inventory Management Outsourcing and Third-Party Logistics Relationships
34. Improve Quality Supplier Networks Improve Delivery of Supplies Establish a Presence in a Foreign Market Reduce Costs Reasons for Global Sourcing Strategies React to Competitor’s Offshore Sourcing Practices Increase Exposure to Worldwide Technology Strengthen Reliability of Supply Gain Access to Materials Satisfy Offset Requirements
35. Evaluate operating and competitive environments Define scope of international purchasing effort Identify and evaluate potential suppliers worldwide Determine appropriate nature of buyer-supplier relationship Request/evaluate proposals from suppliers Continual reevaluation of implementation status, requirements, and capabilities Select “best” supplier, establish contract terms and conditions, and build desired relationship Steps in the Global Sourcing Process