Commerce And Production: Production: Global Supply Chains (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: Global Supply Chains
| Concept | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Supply Chain | Flow of goods/services within one country — from raw materials to final consumers | A Pakistani farmer → local mill → bakery → customer |
| Global Supply Chain | Flow of goods/services across multiple countries — production, distribution, and sales spread worldwide | iPhone parts made in Japan/Korea, assembled in China, sold globally |
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| Feature | Domestic Supply Chain | Global Supply Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Geographical Area | Within one country | Across several countries |
| Complexity | Simpler, fewer stages | Complex, multiple stages |
| Costs | Lower transport & customs | Higher shipping, tariffs, logistics |
| Risks | Local disruptions only | Exposed to global risks (political, environmental, financial) |
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| Advantages | Domestic Supply Chain | Global Supply Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Quicker delivery, less distance | Access to cheaper production costs |
| Market Reach | Limited to national market | Global sales and larger customer base |
| Support | Strengthens local economy | Access to specialized expertise, advanced tech |
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| Example Scenarios | Domestic | Global |
|---|---|---|
| Food Supply | A dairy farm supplies milk to local supermarkets | Coffee beans grown in Brazil → roasted in Italy → sold worldwide |
| Manufacturing | A textile mill supplies clothes to Pakistani retailers | Nike designs in USA → materials from Vietnam → shoes sold globally |
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Commerce Full Scale Course