This is the question for Global value chain. Please briefly explain every point and give unique answer.

Select any multinational company and explain the following based on Global Value Chain:

Inventory Management: (3 Mark each)

1. Explain in detail companys major types of inventory, their costs and their relationships to inventory decisions

and with examples effective management of inventories in the supply chain is one of the key factors in

companys success.

2. Explain in detail companys challenges in maintaining inventories globally especially during pandemic COVID

19 and how collaboration among trading partners will help the overall inventory management processes.

Inventory and Distribution Management (3.5 Mark each)

3. Explain with detail with examples companys rationale in maintaining seasonal stocks, anticipatory stocks and

safety stocks.

4. Explain strategic value-adding role distribution plays in the companys overall supply chain and detailing its

global fulfillment strategies and distribution methods.

5. Explain in detail the various modes of transportation opted by the company to move goods across borders and

create a distribution plan to optimize costs and implements strategies to mitigate global risks.

6. Explain in detail the legal complexities of customs, security regulations and international political

relationships and how they have an impact on companys transportation across international borders