Logistics and Transportation in Global Supply Chains: Review, Critique, and Prospects

摘要: A supply chain denotes the series of operations by which raw materials are trans- formed into components, subassemblies, and finished goods, then moved through a distribution system to ultimate user or consumer item produced. Product transformation storage occur at nodes network. When those in different countries areas world, logistics transportation (between nodes) become even more important. In this tutorial, we review compare number research papers. All inter- national scope. Each article emphasizes one decisions activities that distinguish global chain. Some, such as location supplier selec- tion, important for domestic chains but complicated arena. Major differences include border crossings exchange rates. Other decisions, switching production from country another, uniquely may depend upon tariffs, quotas, local content restrictions. Following our rationale subset literature chose, articles discussed, categorized, compared several complementary ways. An assessment is offered conducted date. Further studies be usefully undertaken suggested.