foreign facilities and supply chain management

The goal of this activity is
to develop your skills in analyzing international business issues and finding
relevant information.(A 4-page response is required.)

Part A Using
ProQuest, the online database on the Ashworth College website, and Internet
research, discuss
what factors make international distribution more complex than domestic
distribution.

Part B Using Toyota as an
example, what has been the influence of Japan on supply chain management? In
your answer, discuss the concepts of industrial clustering and quality.

Part C Why is global HRM
more difficult than domestic HRM? How can staffing a foreign facility with
locals alleviate some of these HRM difficulties?