Companies are constantly seeking global sources of competitive advantage. Today, the source of this advantage often lies not within the company, but within the relationships the company forms with global supply chain partners. This interview explores the intricacies of managing global supply chain core competencies across companies, examples of how this can be turned into competitive advantage, and specific principles companies should implement to manage their global supply chains. Dr. John T. (Tom) Mentzer is the Harry J. and Vivienne R. Bruce Chair of Excellence in Business in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at the University of Tennessee. He has written more than 180 papers and articles. His books include the following (find on www.sagepub.com) The 2004 book is the most popular: Mentzer, John T., Matthew Myers, and Theodore P. Stank, Handbook of Global Supply Chain Management, (Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, California, 2006). Mentzer, John T. and Mark A. Moon, Sales Forecasting Management: A Demand Management Approach, (Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, California, 2005). Mentzer, John T., Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management: Twelve Drivers of Competitive Advantage, (Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, California, 2004). Mentzer, John T., Supply Chain Management, (Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, California, 2001). To subscribe to the Better Process Podcast in iTunes, click the Better Process Podcast link above and click on the iTunes logo. The show will automatically show up in iTunes when a new one is released. Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast

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