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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

Low-cost country sourcing is a procurement strategy that falls under a broad category of procurement efforts called global sourcing. Leverage manufacturers and their network. It might make sense to leverage the economies of larger manufacturers overseas. Some countries are just better at some things than yours.

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Expect Supply Chain Impacts from China’s Antimony Export Restrictions

Exiger Perspectives

The implications are urgent for supply chain, compliance, manufacturing, and risk management leaders, as China is the world’s dominant supplier of the critical mineral. Nations such as Russia, Bolivia, and Tajikistan also produce antimony, but they lack the capacity to meet global demand, especially in the face of reduced Chinese exports.

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COVID-19 in 2021: Supply Chain Organizations’ Biggest Concerns

DynaSys

Riots and violent protests connected to the pandemic have occurred diverse places like Serbia, Nigeria, Bolivia and even Berlin. Some manufacturers are exploring DDMRP as a possible tool for managing this). Also under the umbrella of political risk, be on the lookout for unrest and upheavals in your markets.