Because we have gone global and live in an interconnected world, events around the world disrupt the global supply chain and impact local customers. Whether its the shutdowns in Shanghai due to the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, concerns about port delays due to the upcoming union negotiations at the [...]
According to Thomas, 83% of manufacturers are likely or extremely likely to reshore vs. 54% in 2020. What an increase! Apparently, companies have figured out that there is significant risk in the extended supply chain. Companies have experienced extended lead times, shortages, and significant disruption. The ones that want [...]
Published in Quality Magazine on June 1, 2017 "The main driver I see for why people are nearsourcing is really more towards customers, because customers are expecting more Amazon-like service," says Lisa Anderson, a manufacturing and supply chain consultant and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. Click here to [...]
