Logistics has always been shaped by geography. Products must cross borders, navigate infrastructure, comply with regulations, and reach customers through physical networks. Yet the strategic question facing many organizations today is no longer simply how to build the largest or cheapest international network. It is a more fundamental question: Should a business prioritize globalization, localization, or a deliberate combination of both? For decades, globalization was the dominant model. Companies sourced materials from distant suppliers, concentrated manufacturing in cost-efficient regions, and established international distribution networks. The logic was compelling: greater scale could reduce unit costs, while global sourcing could provide access to specialized capabilities and competitive labor markets. However, modern supply…