Comparative Logistics and Production Costs for Global Manufacturing Strategy

Today′s changing global business environment requires firms to develop a better approach to global manufacturing operations. Of particular importance is the interaction between logistics and manufacturing activities. A survey of 101 senior manufacturing and materials managers revealed both important insight into the global co‐production decision and interesting comparative data for key value‐added activities. This research also evaluated the rationale behind, and overall benefit of, global manufacturing strategies. Presents key findings.