Barriers faced by Alexandria port in operating an efficient global business

With increased globalisation and offshore sourcing, global supply chain management is becoming an important issue for many businesses. Global supply chain management usually involves a number of different countries, each with its individual challenges that need to be resolved. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the barriers faced by Alexandria Port, Egypt in operating an efficient global business and the need to implement an e-business supply chain model. This paper highlights the importance of enhancing the trust of all parties involved in electronic business transactions. The paper analyses the current global logistics operations within Alexandria Port and evaluates the need for an e-business model with certain considerations for the local culture and environment. The paper illustrates the main barriers faced by Alexandria Port and the main benefits of implementing an e-business supply chain model. The paper is evaluative, qualitative and inferential, supplemented by a case study of Alexandria Port in Egypt.