Keller Graduate School of Management Project Name: Samsung-A Global Strategy Group Team Name: Team B Virtual Team Members: Marco Davino, Nicholas Kittles, Spencer Thomas, & Trena Vaughner PROJ-587 Professor Robert Kenmore September 29, 2012 I. Overview In 1997 Samsung decided to accelerate the globalization of the Samsung Group and to do so the Global Strategic Group (GSG) was recognized as a key strategic partner to Samsung Affiliates. The business venture started with a class
Words: 4265 - Pages: 18
rP os t W14161 APPLE INC.: MANAGING A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN 1 Ken Mark wrote this case under the supervision of Professor P. Fraser Johnson solely to provide material for class discussion. The authors do not intend to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a managerial situation. The authors may have disguised certain names and other identifying information to protect confidentiality. op yo This publication may not be transmitted, photocopied, digitized or otherwise
Words: 11092 - Pages: 45
"Green Supply Chain" Latest economic conditions changing views of companies to find sustainable green supply chain efficiencies. Green supply chain has got importance to reduce overall transaction costs, to lower inventory costs. Technological innovations lifting awareness of sustainable solutions to supply chain system and changing views with respect to quicker customer interaction to find appropriate changes in the market. Efficient ways which are used in Green Supply Chain: 1. Increasing company's
Words: 415 - Pages: 2
Apple’s Supply Chain Management – An Overview Many supply chain professionals consider Apple’s supply chain to be the best in the world. But is that simply because Apple is among the most recognised brands in the world? For an objective analysis, a deeper look into the management and supply chain must be investigated thoroughly. However, in order to study Apple’s supply chain management, parameters on what a supply chain is must be set. Traditionally “Supply chain management (SCM) is the management
Words: 2087 - Pages: 9
each target Indian state and total CFAs are 25-35. Ranbaxy has 28 CFAs across India Stockist: 5-15 depending on city area Retail Pharmacy Basic Distribution structure Distribution chain of ABC company in Andhra Pradesh Typical Supply chain Distribution Structure Normally two types of supply chain models are followed: 1. Replenishment based model: This is most suited in a dynamic environment where demand, features, quality required, change very often. In such scenario there should
Words: 716 - Pages: 3
being able to scale up to the creativity and innovativeness of companies such as Apple which have completely changed the dynamics of the technology industry. In addition to this, competitors like HP and Acer have caught up with the Dell advanced supply chain and with the networked environment, the competitive advantage that Dell had with the direct model has come down. Dell has in the past five years have made multiple smaller acquisitions such as Alienware to boost its capabilities in high margin
Words: 1299 - Pages: 6
Ethical Code and CSR activities: DEFINITION of 'Code of Ethics' A code of ethics document may outline the mission and values of the business or organization, how professionals are supposed to approach problems, the ethical principles based on the organization's core values and the standards to which the professional will be held. A guide of principles designed to help professionals conduct business honestly and with integrity. A code of ethics document may outline the mission and values of the
Words: 3955 - Pages: 16
service for commercial purposes. An example of B2B can be Pepsi supplies soft drinks to KFC and Domino Pizza. On other hand, ebay merchant sell apparels to buyers can be an example of B2C. 2. Inbound and outbound logistic process is vital to businesses. Inbound logistics deals with purchasing, storing and processing all the materials from the suppliers. Depending on the type of goods produced by the business, these supplies can range from anything between raw materials or produced goods.
Words: 597 - Pages: 3
Relevant To the Customers Most of the environmental factors affecting Samsung Mobile as relevant; however, the most relevant environmental factor is demography since technology, politics and social life are connected to variation in population environment. The company is known for its focus on technology in addressing larger population. Generally, the youth are popular in using this technology for communication. Hence Samsung Mobile meets the needs of the new clients by advancing new innovations
Words: 846 - Pages: 4
COMPETITIVE STRATEGY MICROMAX –THE INDIAN INNOVATOR Can Micromax make the leap from Indian to global brand? Faculty Guide: Naveen Coomar SUBMITTED BY: ANKUR MAKHIJA ROLL NO .55 IIFT PT 12-15 What is Competitive Strategy? Competitive Strategy is defined as the long term plan of a particular company in order to gain competitive advantage over its competitors in the industry. It is aimed at creating defensive position in an industry and generating a superior ROI (Return on Investment)
Words: 6054 - Pages: 25
