Global Supply Chain

Increasingly, supply chains involve facilities and channels in different countries.  This requires that management must recognize country-specific tax laws, tariffs, environmental regulations, and exchange rates.  One major goal of this research is to identify the main types of supply chain configurations that may exist within the U.S. paper industry, and to identify the processes and characteristics where value is added in the supply chain.  This study of the container sector will identify factors affecting global trade, drivers, objectives, and factors that impact supply chain location, efficiency, and flexibility.