Global Sourcing: The Race to Future Strategic Competitive Advantage

Author(s):

Malicki, Gregg H.
Gregg H. Malicki, Executive Vice President, Woods Equipment Company, 815/732-9329, GreggMalicki@WoodsEquipment.com
Nelson, C.P.M., R. David
R. David Nelson, C.P.M., Chief Strategy/Supply Chain Officer, HTC Global Services, 248-786-2500, cjdnelson@aol.com
Kemp, Ph.D., C.P.M., Robert A.
Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., C.P.M., President, Kemp Enterprises, 515-221-2503, kempr@mchsi.com

92nd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2007 - Las Vegas, NV

Abstract

This presentation shows how successful global companies create strategic competitive advantage through their global supply chains. The discussion includes how supply management initiatives have resulted in distinctly lower cost, increased levels of service, improved quality along with agility, adaptability and rapid response to new needs and increased competitive advantage.