GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS - OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS IN THEIR USE BY BULGARIAN ORGANIZATIONS

This report examines the origin and development of the concept of supply chain management, emphasizing the international dimension of its implementation. It presents the essence of this concept, its structure, the processes that runs and the goals that the participants pursue. An attempt is made to determine the obstacles faced by Bulgarian companies in their integration into global supply chains. The opportunities for obtain the experience and good practices of international companies and the benefits for Bulgarian companies in building relationships in international supply chains are considered.