(1) Describe the current issues and factors around the world that would affect a company's global supply chain. What issues are pressing in international shipping? World markets? Worldwide trade agreements?

(2) What is the role of procurement and distribution in very small firms, such as family enterprises, independent restaurants, independent hardware stores, and appliance repair shops?

Should have supporting evidence and research to back up the feedback/insight submitted and demonstration of knowledge and familiarity to discussion industry/field being tackled.

Used Operations Management/Supply Chain Management concepts and theories

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Need to write for four pages