Globalization Has a Profound Impact on the Supply Chain and Supporting Information Technology
Technology Evaluation Centers on February 09, 2006
Globalization, the Internet and the shift from a "push" manufacturing model to a "pull" model (the so-called demand-driven supply chain) have all combined to create a new set of risks and responsibilities for IT groups. Globalization in particular affects every aspect of supply chain management, and it's rarely planned. Companies simply realize one morning that half their sources are no longer domestic. This article reviews the implications of globalization, and includes good links to other sources of information on the subject.
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