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Procurement from Developing Countries

In: Handbook of Global Logistics

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  • Arnold B. Maltz

    (W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University)

  • Joseph R. Carter

    (W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University)

  • J. Rene Villalobos

    (Arizona State University)

Abstract

In 2008, world trade amounted to over $15.8 trillion, and developing countries were the origin of 38 % of worldwide exports. In every case, a sourcing (buying) decision had to be made, and as we shall show, global logistics is both a logical and essential component in these decisions. This chapter first reviews the motivation for global sourcing/procurement and the role of logistics in executing this strategy. Then we indicate how procurement managers and their logistics service providers can obtain the necessary information to evaluate logistics capabilities throughout the world. Finally, we illustrate the importance of global logistics to sourcing/procurement through an Appendix, a case study that spans the U.S./Mexico border.

Suggested Citation

  • Arnold B. Maltz & Joseph R. Carter & J. Rene Villalobos, 2013. "Procurement from Developing Countries," International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, in: James H. Bookbinder (ed.), Handbook of Global Logistics, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 269-295, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:isochp:978-1-4419-6132-7_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-6132-7_12
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