Global Supply Chain Case Study

Global Supply Chain Case Study Students Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Name Instructors Name Date Global Supply Chain Case Study Key Points The Apples case study focuses on the company’s supply chain management and the various challenges that it has gone through in an attempt to enhance corporate social responsibility (CSR). The main focus is on the labor rights violation at some of its prominent suppliers. Among them are Foxconn and Pegatron in China (Lee, Mol & Mellahi, 2016). These violations raise various concerns about Apple’s reliability in responding to ethical issues. It also raises questions about the company’s supply chain management and public perception in the international market. The case study offers a reflection of those responsible for CSR failures and how large corporations can manoeuvre various ethical dilemmas. Corporate Social Responsibility CSR is a crucial aspect of any business because it determines its reputation in society. In most cases, CSR focuses on the activities that facilitate the wellbeing of all the stakeholders involved in the company. For instance, treating employees well ensures that they stay motivated to carry out the organizational goals as allocated. In turn, this facilitates the provision of quality custome...