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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

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This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations. Leverage manufacturers and their network.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ Choose country. Afghanistan. Åland Islands. American Samoa.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

In this fast-paced world, where there is also increasing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint, global fashion and luxury goods manufacturers have to redesign their go-to-market strategy to meet demand in a cost-efficient and sustainable way: Plan. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ Choose country. Afghanistan. Åland Islands. American Samoa.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. And Manufacturing needs to be agile to keep up with rapid changes in the market. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

These challenges require a keener analysis of the demands placed on supply chain execution: Check. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

The logos illustrate the manufacturers’ choices about whether or not to produce close to their sales markets. Notably, Aon’s analysis ranks Poland equal with Russia with respect to political risk. Despite this expectation, the Blue Banana will continue to be Europe’s most important sales market. Production and distribution. Antarctica.

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