Discussion Board 8- global sourcing

Article 6: “Innovation Sourcing Excellence” includes the following topics:

• A historical perspective of vertical integration
• Three vital capabilities for innovation sourcing
• Integration of capabilities
• A case study of a cheese producer

Wall Street Journal: “Global Trade Roars Back From Depths of Covid-19 Pandemic,” Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-trade-roars-back-from-depths-of-covid-19-pandemic-11614253037Links to an external site.

Wall Street Journal: “IBM Is the Biggest Gainer in the Management Top 250,” Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ibm-is-the-biggest-gainer-in-the-management-top-250-11612901473?mod=management_lead_pos6Links to an external site.

Please review the assigned materials before answering the questions below:

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1. Discuss the importance of global supplier innovation networks as global trade recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. How can IBM create a competitive advantage by developing innovation-sourcing networks?
3. What are the risks of not developing a global supplier innovation network for IBM?
4. Please provide an insightful question about innovation sourcing excellence. Why is this an important question?