Production-to-order and international operations - A case study in the clothing industry

Principles of supply chain management are discussed in relation to the modifications, extensions, and challenges currently prevalent in internationally operating companies. The central issue is: How do international operations affect common SCM principles? First, insights fi-am the literature are reviewed Then, a case study is presented based on a company with activities that are spread all over the world and that belong to distinct stages in the supply chain. Subsequently, an evaluation is provided along the lines of the conceptual view on international supply chain management presented earlier. The paper concludes with implications for managers in international operations as well as directions for further research.