Supply chain management in the global market: the role of postponement

This paper addresses the role of postponement in integrating and managing the supply chain and, thereby, gaining time-based competitive advantage by multinational corporations. Integration of the supply chain will only get an international company to an even playing field with its competition. The use of postponement processes will allow the multinational corporation to rise above its competition and provide its customers with exactly what they need-the right product, at the right price, and when they need it (at the right time)