Lloyds of London, also popularly known as Lloyds is one of the world’s most popular and oldest insurance and reinsurance markets headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The professionals at Lloyds work closely with their suppliers for managing the risks and drive continuous enhancement in the performance standards and quality improvement through the provision of products and services. It supports global supply chain through collaboration with it's suppliers, it target to create value for it's customers. Moreover the suppliers can obtain earlier payment on the invoices with the usage of supplier finance platform, providing them an easier access to invaluable working capital.
How has the drone technology already benefited the global supply chain? As future global supply chain leaders how do you predict that drones will be changing the global supply chain? What are the challenges of this relatively new technology? Select an industry that will benefit from using drones and how would you promote your ideas in order for this industry to improve reducing their carbon footprint and improve their profit margins.
What are the key differences between domestic supply chain management and global supply chain management? ( short answer)
Explain how Timberland developed global supply chain problems and then used IT to solve them (see case posted on Module Overview page) and compare this with Boeing’s outsourcing strategy.
What are the special requirements of supply-chain systems in global environments?
Examples of disruptions to the global supply chain include import restrictions. port strike. supplier bankruptcy. government coup. natural disaster. product recall. All of the above. in global supply chain management, having a diversified supplier base is an example of prudent cost control policy. a risk mitigation strategy. a sustainability measure. an excellent human rights record. In global supply chains, centralization of your warehouse network may be never proven effective in supply chain networks. a cutting edge practice. an impossible undertaking....
Think of an example besides of clothing. What is the global supply chain for it and how could it affect environmental health globally? What can we do to minimize our impacts to the health of both the environment and people around the world? What are the possible side effects related to your proposal?
How would you define Apple’s supply chain strategy and how does it relate to the value chain?
explain how and why supply chain strategies should be aligned with corporate strategies. support your answer with appropriate examples
• How does the disease effect the global economy (look up supply-side shocks)? how I can graph it? the title is The effects of the Coronavirus on the global economy.
Discuss the importance of supply chain management. What impact does the supply chain has on the overall organization performance and competitiveness in the marketplace?