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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

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. Disadvantages.

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Trends 2019: Let the Prediction Season Begin

Enterra Insights

” Analysts believe societies will become less innovative as they age and quality of life could deteriorate. Those technologies include: artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, the Internet of Things, big data analytics, and additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing). technologies will affect jobs sustainability.