Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices at Li & Fung Limited
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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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OPER047 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 400;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 400 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling ChargesThemesGlobal Supply
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| Case Length |
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15 Pages |
| Period |
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1996-2004 |
| Organization |
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Li and Fung |
| Pub Date |
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2005 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Countries
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Hong Kong, US,
Europe |
| Industry |
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Trading, FMCG |
Abstract:
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The case discusses the global supply chain management practices of Hong Kong
based Li & Fung Limited, a global consumer goods export trading giant.
It examines how Li & Fung has positioned itself as a global supply chain
manager, describing its supply chain management strategy including the dispersed
manufacturing technique and its global supplier network.
The case also describes how Li & Fung is using the Internet as a tool to make
supply chains more transparent.
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Issues:
» Study the importance of efficient supply chain management for a global company
» Understand how a regional trading company used its core advantage (its vast
sourcing knowledge and network) to become a global supply chain manager,
providing global economies of scale and scope to its customers
» Examine the role of IT and the Internet in supply chain management of global
companies
» Understand how process innovation, differentiation and customization can be
used as strategic and competitive advantages by a company, to maintain its
leadership in the domestic market, and emerge as a global player
Contents:
Keywords:
Case, Li & Fung, Global SCM, Dispersed Manufacturing, Global
Supplier Network, SCM Strategy, Supply Chain Manager, Supplier Relationships,
Internet-enabled Supply Chain, B2B Initiatives, Knowledge Sharing and Code of
Conduct for Suppliers
Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices at Li & Fung Limited
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