Supply Chains and Global Production
Students trace the journey of everyday products from raw materials to consumers, highlighting global interdependencies.
Key Questions
- Analyze the geographic factors that influence the location of different stages in a global supply chain.
- Explain how disruptions in one part of a supply chain can impact consumers worldwide.
- Evaluate the ethical implications of global production practices on labor and environmental standards.
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