Towards Excellence

(ISSN No. 0974-035X)
(An indexed refereed & peer-reviewed journal of higher education)
UGC-MALAVIYA MISSION TEACHER TRAINING CENTRE GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

FROM VOLATILITY TO VIABILITY: MANAGING GLOBAL OPERATIONAL COSTS WITH STRATEGIC INSIGHT

Authors:

Rajesh Khatri

Abstract:

In today’s rapidly globalizing economy, multinational enterprises face significant challenges in managing costs across diverse regulatory environments, currency fluctuations, and complex supply chains. This research paper explores the concept of Global Cost Management, focusing on three critical pillars: currency volatility, compliance with international regulatory standards, and efficient cross-border operations. It aims to identify strategic frameworks and tools adopted by global corporations to optimize costs while maintaining regulatory alignment and operational efficiency. The study uses secondary data from multinational corporations, trade databases, and international financial institutions over the past five years to analyze patterns and emerging practices. The findings reveal that dynamic hedging strategies, digital compliance tools, and nearshoring/offshoring decisions play a key role in shaping cost outcomes in the global landscape.

Keywords:

Global Cost Management, Currency Fluctuation, International Compliance, Cross-Border Operations, Hedging, Multinational Corporations, Trade Policy, Financial Risk.

Vol & Issue:

VOL.17, ISSUE No.4, December 2025