what are some of the advantages of global sourcing?
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Some advantages of global sourcing, beyond low cost, include: learning how to do business in a potential market, tapping into skills or resources unavailable domestically, developing alternate supplier/vendor sources to stimulate competition, and increasing total supply capacity.
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One of the significant advantages of international trade is market diversification. Focusing only on the domestic market may expose you to increased risk from downturns in the economy, political factors, environmental events and other risk factors.
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['(a) International Specialization: ... ', '(b) Increase in World Production and World Consumption: ... ', '(c) Safeguard against the Advent of Monopolies: ... ', '(d) Links with Other Countries: ... ', '(e) Higher Earnings of the Factors of Production: ... ', '(f) Benefits to Consumers: ... ', '(g) Higher Efficiency and Optimum Utilisation of Resources:']
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Job outsourcing helps U.S. companies be more competitive in the global marketplace. It allows them to sell to foreign markets with overseas branches. They keep labor costs low by hiring in emerging markets with lower standards of living. That lowers prices on the goods they ship back to the United States.
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['Higher profits.', 'More satisfied shoppers.', 'More engaged buyers (longer on-site time)', 'Faster inventory turnover.', 'Increased brand loyalty.', 'Increased brand recognition.']
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['Better collaboration. Information flow is a prominent challenge for companies. ... ', 'Improved quality control. ... ', 'Higher efficiency rate. ... ', 'Keeping up with demand. ... ', 'Shipping optimization. ... ', 'Reduced overhead costs. ... ', 'Improved risk mitigation. ... ', 'Improved cash flow.']
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Strategic sourcing helps an organization build long-term relationships with its suppliers. By reinforcing the focus on the core capabilities of the suppliers and assuring the right suppliers for the right sourcing objective, strategic sourcing helps create a synergy between organizations and its suppliers.
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['Better collaboration. ... ', 'Improved quality control. ... ', 'Higher efficiency rate. ... ', 'Keeping up with demand. ... ', 'Shipping optimization. ... ', 'Reduced overhead costs. ... ', 'Improved risk mitigation. ... ', 'Improved cash flow.']
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['Globalization has lowered prices. The free movement of goods and people has brought overheads down and allowed companies to sell products more cheaply. ... ', 'Globalization has improved access to technology. ... ', 'Globalization creates jobs. ... ', 'Globalization promotes peace. ... ', 'Globalization improves productivity.']
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['Accountability for quality issues. ... ', 'Production capabilities. ... ', 'Expertise in your product type and target market. ... ', 'Culture fit: the best suppliers are willing to work with you. ... ', 'Ease of communication. ... ', 'Cooperation with third-party QC.']
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['Location Flexibility. This has enabled users to work from anywhere as long as there is a connection established. ... ', 'Saves Time. ... ', 'Enhanced Productivity. ... ', 'Ease of Research. ... ', 'Entertainment. ... ', 'Streamlining of Business Processes.']
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For instance, many firms are able to develop new resources and forge important connections by operating in global markets. Companies with multinational operations can also benefit from lucrative investment opportunities that may not exist in their home country.
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New Opportunities One of the major benefits of international marketing includes business growth, which can be identified by conducting a direct competition analysis. By doing this, you will gain better understand of the products and brands in your industry that are rising in popularity, and just why that is the case.
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['(1) Benefits of Specialisation:', '(2) Coordination is established:', '(3) Managerial Efficiency is increased:', '(4) Minimal Duplication of Efforts:', '(5) Training is facilitated:', '(6) Equal Weight age to All Functions:']
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Increased business growth One of the biggest advantages of international expansion is increase in business growth. Entering overseas markets allows faster growth for businesses. By extending the businesses global footprint, new audiences experience your product or service. This could lead to further expansions.
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['Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.', 'Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company.', 'Obtaining quotes from different suppliers.', 'Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.']
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['Provides higher standard of living. ... ', 'Ensures rational & optimum utilization of resources. ... ', 'Rapid industrial growth. ... ', 'Benefits of comparative cost. ... ', 'International cooperation and world peace. ... ', 'Facilitates cultural exchange. ... ', 'Better utilization of surplus production. ... ', 'Availability of foreign exchange.']