Global supply chain management is a multidisciplinary academic research field and managerial discipline focused on the strategic coordination, optimization, and integration of interconnected activities and flows extending across international borders. It investigates the complexities, risks, and opportunities inherent in designing, planning, implementing, and controlling operations from point of origin to point of consumption on a global scale, considering factors such as diverse regulatory landscapes, cultural variations, and geopolitical dynamics. Key characteristics include managing extended global networks, navigating international logistics and trade, and building resilience against disruptions. Its significance lies in enabling global competitiveness, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering sustainable practices within internationally dispersed value chains.