a. Why are many major manufacturers and retailers outsourcing the physical logistics of delivering merchandise to...
a. Why are many major manufacturers and retailers outsourcing the physical logistics of delivering merchandise to customers?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this strategy?
b. Assume that you have been contracted to provide consultation to a company selling home security systems out of its stores. This company believes that it can sell these systems worldwide through e-commerce.
What steps/actions would you recommend for this company take for developing a global e-commerce strategy?
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