Solution 70S05- Managing People in an International Context Question 2 (AC 2.3) Fitter Threads Ltd managers relocating to Bangladesh, India

Executive Summary For this assessment, a business report has been developed for evaluating global commercial strategy. This report focuses on S-Chem organisation. The importance of evaluating the global commercial strategy is informed by its effectiveness in guiding an organisation successful leverage on competitive advantage and dominance in their business environment. To achieve the intended business report aim, the focus areas included relationship between strategy and corporate; business and functional structures, methods of analysis of supply chain, resources management for supporting development and implementation of strategy and how costs and finances influence supply chains. Through the application of different models and theories (CIPS Module Notes), a set of findings have been generated. The key findings indicate that there exist a direct  relationship of strategy and corporate; business and functional structures. In regard to supply chain analysis, various tools are applicable which are qualitative and quantitative. The findings indicate the analysis target areas of supply chain visibility, risk management, competition and improvement areas in their supply chain. Another key finding evidence effective  use of resources is dependent on holistic inclusion of all stakeholders. With S-Chem being a conglomerate of various entities, implementing a global commercial strategy would mean that they reduce their costs overruns, increased profitability and dominate the chemicals manufacturing industry. This is since it is aligned to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which impact the contract management and supply chain management. In line with key findings and conclusions generated, a set of recommendations have been obtained which include;

• Embrace in technology and innovation for purpose of improved analysis of relations of corporate and strategy
• Enhance flexibility of supply chain by improving collaboration of different suppliers
• Actively involve PS&M department in supply chain analysis by predicting and satisfying customer demands
• Update the supply chain network for management of the different identified risks