GGRA02H3 Lecture 3: GGRA01 Lecture Three.docx
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Lecture three: the global assembly line october 4th, 2011. From fordism to post-fordism, from spatially- fixed to spatially dispersed assembly line (test question* ) Global scale spatial separation of manufacturing operations (operations are not only occurring in one city but they are sourcing raw materials from everywhere ) Supply and commodity chains: the network of facilities and distribution capabilities and an enterprise uses to: supply chains are one side of the production system; finish product becomes commodity = part of commodity chain (being sold) Source (or procure raw materials (chemicals, ores, grains) or components. Transform the materials or assemble the components into products. Deliver the products to customers indirect through distributors or stores or directly to the purchaser.
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