Although supply-chain management as a concept is moving into its third decade, there is still much to learn and a multitude of challenges to overcome. Starting from early problems such as software communication, to maintaining quality throughout the supply chain, to overcoming the bullwhip effect, globalization is at the heart of many of the current challenges in managing supply chains. Globalization has stretched supply chains, introduced a variety of problems not present in purely domestic supply chains, and raised serious issues of security and economic survival.
Many firms have treated global supply chains as if they were a simple extension of the domestic model. This has caused unexpected problems, including hidden costs, quality ...
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