Includes bibliographical references and index.

The changing global landscape -- Managing international logistics issues -- Sourcing in emerging and low-cost countries -- Total cost of ownership -- Additional international topics -- Understanding global risk -- Identifying, preventing, and managing global risk -- Leveraging supply market intelligence -- Making the case for global supply management -- Developing global supply strategies -- Factors that define global success -- Creating a world class global organization -- Learning from global supply leaders -- Defining the future state.