From an operations and supply-chain management perspective, the first major decision that you have to make is to determine the organizational boundaries of your firm.
Identify an international business. What countries does this business operate in?
What goods and services does this organization buy via outsourcing? Give some examples. Why is outsourcing the best method for production?
What goods and services does this organization produce in-house? Give some examples. Why is in-house the best method for production?
Where are some of the major production facilities for this organization? Are they located domestically or globally?