Chapter $1.$ Supply Chain Management: An Overview.

Chapter $2.$ Global Dimensions of Supply Chains.

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept$($s$),$ method$($s$),$ term$($s$),$ and$/$or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate$-$level response to each of the following questions:

Consumers are considered to have much more influence in the marketplace today. What factors have led to this $$empowered consumer$$ situation? How has this factor changed supply chains in the last $15$ to $20$ years? Will this influence continue?

Why are regional trade agreements among countries so important in the global economy? What is your evaluation of NAFTA and its impact on the participating countries?