Posted: April 24th, 2025

Discussion

1. dentify Your Role

   You have a new role as a regional director. Identify the functional area of your chosen organization that you are directing:

   Regional Director of Supply Chain Excellence
   Regional Director of Operations
   Regional Director of Procurement
   Regional Director of Product Management
   Regional Director of Logistics & Distribution
   Regional Director of Customer Experience
   Regional Marketing Director

   Justify why your new role is qualified to develop this value chain merger or acquisition plan deliverable.
   Review and discuss the intricacies of the scenario presented in the Unit 6 assignment instructions with your peers to get a full picture of what you are all looking to accomplish in your chosen organization and role.

2.  Globalization Versus Glocalization

   Explain the difference between globalization and glocalization from a value chain management perspective, as these concepts pertain to your organization’s industry.
   Analyze the extent to which your chosen organization has accomplished globalization using the value chain for context.
   Analyze the extent to which your chosen organization has accomplished glocalization using the value chain for context.

3. Collaborative Learning and Support

   Actively participate by posting at least one initial post.
   Respond to at least two peers’ posts with constructive feedback, additional information, or questions that encourage deeper discussion.
   Use academic research resources in all of your discussion posts.

Ensure all posts are thoughtful, well-researched, and reflect academic integrity. Cite all research resources used in your discussions following APA 7th edition formatting. These activities are designed to enhance your understanding of the value chain and prepare you for the analytical tasks ahead. Engage actively and make the most of this learning opportunity!