Supply chain management has enabled some companies to operate more efficiently and compete more effectively on a global basis. What inherent characteristics of supply chain management contribute to these outcomes?

With the growing complexity of managing worldwide supply chains, coupled with significant pressures to reduce cost at the firm level, supply managers must learn to manage the inherent risks of global sourcing effectively and efficiently.  Where is the supply chain organization vulnerable to potential risk? Identify at least four risks.  Why is the organization vulnerable?  How will this risk affect the organization if it happens?  How will this risk affect the organization’s customers and suppliers?  What are the causes of the risk?

Explain the driving fores of global supply chain: technological and global cost factor

Describe Globalization-Changing Supply Strategy in a Dynamic World Economy?

har Explain the opportunities available for each supply chain driver to be socially responsible. Select 5 supply chain driver and provide example for each.

How did the COVID 19 pandemic affect Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies and tactics, and what changes and responses have enterprises made to respond to "cracks" in the traditional supply chain model?   Please provide links to the resources that you used.