This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-05-2023 05:10:54 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/186617875/HW-5pdf/ Supply Chain Management SIE 565 Ch. 5 Homework Reham AlbakriThis study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-05-2023 05:10:54 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/186617875/HW-5pdf/[Supply Chain Management ]: [Ch 5 HW 5] Page 1 Question one: To better understand the pertinent issues surrounding the field of strategic sourcing, let's take a quick look at the global business environment. The global business environment is the environment in various sovereign countries; it can be easily classified as an external and internal environment; in this case study, we will focus on the external environment in various aspects such as political, legal, and economic issues, as well as social, tax, culture, and technology. The advantages of global business include contributing new technologies, managerial skills, and infrastructure development, as well as creating new jobs and services and attracting new investment from around the world through exporting products. Alligator has a worldwide reach due to its head office location, the Gator model, which is the industry leader in shoes, as well as its manufacturing facilities in Spain, China, and Brazil. However, their patented manufacturing process for orthotics has unexpectedly high demand, and they also