Benefits and Costs of Global Sourcing A key activity in supply chain management is the approach an international company takes in determining where and how to source its inputs. Supply chain management has become an increasingly popular and strategically important topic in international business in recent years. An important activity in supply chain management is the approach an international company takes in determining where and how to source its inputs. This exercise examines potential benefits and costs associated with global sourcing. Read the case below and answer the questions that follow. MyBad Boards designs and manufactures high performance skateboards and related gear used in extreme sports. The company's products are sold widely in North America, Europe, Australia, and East Asia, with sales of more than $20 million last year. The company currently manufactures all of its products in the United States, using raw materials and components sourced domestically. However, after experiencing rapid growth during the past five years, the company is considering the alternative of purchasing some or all of its materials from international suppliers. Which is not a reason that MyBad Boards might choose to source globally