It Is Difficult To Line Up Qualified Suppliers In Some Countries
When you undertake a new
project, you often have to rely on contractors and suppliers to provide labor,
material, and expertise. In a multinational firm there are likely to be a number
of locations where there is no local support available. The alternative then is
to relocate supplier staff to remote locations—very expensive.
Impact
Without qualified suppliers a project may languish and
flounder in some locations. Local management may be blamed for not getting the
project off of the ground.
Prevention
Before any new project is started, an assessment is
necessary to determine how the project will be rolled out in different
countries. It may be determined that some countries may have to have the project
deferred for several years.
Action
If the project has already started and contractors are on
board, an effort needs to be undertaken with the contractors to determine how
each location will be supported. If there are gaping holes, then deferment is
almost a necessity.
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