Globalization

Supply Chains are increasingly becoming global spanning several countries and continents. Focus on flexibility, cost pressures, need for faster go to market strategies has meant increasing focus on globalization. Emerging markets, sourcing from low cost countries and increased competition have been some of the effect of globalization.  Distances, cultures, social and economic differences make it a challenging task to supply goods to the end consumer within tight deadlines.

Globalization pace has been set by the need for business must source materials, innovation, logistics, infrastructure and production where best available. This has been driven by market led strategies; optimizing entire supply chain, focus on cost reductions and efforts to improve customer service levels. Different organizations have differing needs which are fuelling the need to go global; for some it is access to low cost and quality suppliers, others entry to new markets, for others a need to reduce manufacturing costs. Global Supply Chains face uncertainties as never before. Pragmatic and execution-able frameworks are need to manage global supply chain risks and for successful total supply chain cost reduction. Businesses need a strong strategic focus and execution guidance to transform their sales, sourcing, production, distribution and logistics functions to succeed in the global market.

Challenges & Needs in a Global Environment:

1. Integrated global centric performance metrics and frameworks are crucial
2. In an global environment companies need a system framework to identify, measure, manage and control risk
3. Environmental challenges (energy intensive production processes, emissions, energy, environmental & carbon footprints
   
   

   Aqua MCG Solutions for Global Supply Chain Challenges
   
   

Focus Areas	Capabilities	Details
Risk Management	SCOR Based Risk Management Framework
Global Performance Model	Integrated Global Performance Metrics
Environmental & Sustainability
Operational Innovation
Global Sourcing	Low Cost Country Sourcing Global Economics and Trade Supplier Identification, quality & benchmarking Supplier Integration Supplier Negotiation and Relationship Management
Global Distribution	Optimizing Supply Chain Networks Distribution & Logistics Risk Management Global Distribution Integration	Reduce Total Landed/Delivery Cost
Global Service Management	Value Addition

Aqua MCG is your ideal partner to manage the complexities and supply chain risks associated with a global supply chain. With our expertise and insight into various industries, we help firms realize their global plans, help them face challenges arising out of globalization and exploit opportunities arising out of global supply chains.