The Legal Structure of an International Supply Chain

Author(s):

Mayer, J.D., L.L.M., Jeffrey J.

Shapiro, J.D., John

94th Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2009 - Charlotte, NC

Abstract

International supply chains often involve numerous parties with varying roles and interests. To effectively manage an international supply chain and resolve disputes, a purchasing professional must have an understanding of the parties involved and be sensitive to legal and cultural issues unique to those parties.