Global location decisions are made to optimize the performance of the supply chain and be consistent with the firm's competitive strategy.

O True O False

True

Explanation:

Supply Chain Management is the integrated management of material, information and money flow that enables the customer to reach the right product at the right time, at the right place, at the right price, at the lowest possible cost for the entire supply chain. In other words, creating strategies and business models that will increase customer satisfaction by integrating the basic business processes in the chain. A supply chain is a set of relationships and links that enable the movement of products between suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and ultimately consumers. It covers all successive rings from the procurement stage of goods and services to production and delivery to the final consumer. In terms of business processes, supply chain; sales process, production, stock management, material supply, distribution, procurement, sales forecasting and customer service.

Consequently, the location is the one of the most important factors of supply chain in the profitability terms. If the company is on the perfect location in the meaning of proximity to customers, or other supply channels it would be great asset for the firm or company. That's why it is pretty important for companies in the global markets to make decisions about the location. Of course, this will optimize the performance of supply chain and make consistent with the firm's or company's competitive strategy.