AlixPartners study advises supply chain managers to consider risk when nearshoring

Amid all the fanfare (and understandable patriotism) of today’s “American-manufacturing-is-back” enthusiasm, it pays for companies to separate the hype from the actual harvest when it comes to any manufacturing-sourcing decisions they may be contemplating today, as some of today’s advantages may be short-lived, the challenges of resourcing manufacturing are always great and, above all else, the real value of what to source where will always depend on a thorough examination of the company’s individual circumstances.

That’s according to a new study, including a survey of senior-level executives from manufacturing and distribution businesses in 13 U.S. industries, by AlixPartners, the global business-advisory firm.

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