Abstract

The case discusses the global supply chain management practices of Hong Kong based Li & Fung Limited, a global consumer goods export trading giant. It examines how Li & Fung has positioned itself as a global supply chain manager, describing its supply chain management strategy including the dispersed manufacturing technique and its global supplier network. The case also describes how Li & Fung is using the Internet as a tool to make supply chains more transparent.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Study the importance of efficient supply chain management for a global company.

Keywords

Case, Li & Fung, Global SCM, Dispersed Manufacturing, Global Supplier Network, SCM Strategy, Supply Chain Manager, Supplier Relationships, Internet-enabled Supply Chain, B2B Initiatives, Knowledge Sharing and Code of Conduct for Suppliers