Original title: Global logistics in a changing environment and best practices implementation
Goods often pass through suppliers in several countries, so political events can disrupt a company’s plans. This paper describes how those risks affect supplier networks at the tactical levelThe level of planning that turns broad goals into practical choices about suppliers and operations., including costs, delays, and rules companies must follow. A case study of an automotive manufacturer discusses ways to protect supplies, manage purchasing risks, and use digitalisation. It also covers social and environmental responsibility and carbon emissions.
Imagine packing for a trip when some items come from shops across town. A road closure can raise the cost, delay what you need, or force you to find another source. In this paper, those shops and routes stand for a carmaker’s suppliers, while the road closures stand for geopolitical hazards; the company has to manage risks and keep supplies secure.
Supply-chain risks can affect companies, workers, and the environment across many countries. The paper connects those risks to practical choices in purchasing and production, while noting that EU rules require companies to address human rights and environmental protection in their supplier networks.
The abstract describes the topics covered and mentions a case study of one automotive manufacturer, but it gives no detailed results, comparisons, or evidence about how effective the practices are. It does not specify which geopolitical hazards were examined or how broadly the findings apply to other industries or companies.
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Global logistics in a changing environment and best practices implementation — Stefan Schmidt — Tehnički glasnik — doi:10.31803/tg-20250502094727
Abstract licence: CC BY
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