International Scale

Question 1

500-700 Words

The assignment must be a completed paper, with APA formatting, references and good grammar.

Research a real-world company that has expanded operations internationally. Write a paper of 500–700 words on international supply chain management, using the company that you researched as your focus. Your paper should include the following:

• From manufacturing to the distribution of goods on an international scale, discuss the elements of a supply chain.
  • What are the steps involved in producing an order and shipping it to the customer?
• Identify some of the risks behind not completing certain activities on time (think of the customer impact).
• Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of international operations.
• In global supply chains, how can a company ensure ethical behavior?
  • Based on your research, what are some examples of unethical practices that have taken place?
  • Lastly, how have trading blocs, such as the European Union and North American Free Trade Agreement, worked to improve ethical practices?
• Discuss the additional challenges of operating a supply chain internationally.

Please submit your assignment.

Question 2

Write a research paper on a risk management plan to a very specific situation and must relate to the scenario, mentioned in the attached doc and any discussion of products not a part of this scenario, such as health insurance products, will result in an automatic 50% reduction in points.