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This 7 page paper looks at the book “The World is Flat” by Thomas L Freidman, considers the main arguments, discusses the implications for companies from the operations management strategy and the supply chain perspective before examining the weakness of the book. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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File: TS14_TEworldfl.rtf
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and exert an influence n the commercial world that is the subject of Thomas L Friedmans book "The World is Flat" which is a follow up to the book "Lexus
and the Olive Tree". There are many books that focus ion the way that changes are foreseen as occurring in the future, but Friedman takes a different approach, he is
demonstrating the current influences and the wonders of the modern world that have already taken place. We can argue it is only by understanding the current situation that the opportunities
presented can be seized, resources maximised and a realistic understanding of the future developed. In Friedman book the term flat world can be equated to a world that is
connected. The ability of companies in different countries to compete has increased and resulted in a flatter playing field, meaning that they find it easier to access markets, this is
seen as many companies in developing nations, such as India and China, have been able to compete with the developed world companies, there has also been increased international integration with
aspects such as supply chain management and outsourcing. The companies are all becoming part of a large global commercial community. The ability of companies such as Dell and AOL to
outsource their telephone centres has created jobs, but also meant that the has been the ability to create large cost savings. Technology and changes in attitudes are behind the changes.
Friedman puts forward ten main arguments that have been factors that have flattened or levelled the plant in commercial terms. The first of the events that acts in this
manner is that of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This was a singular event, but it was also a very symbolic event that was broadcast across the world. This
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