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New Research on Supply Chain Risks
AMR (an independant research firm) recently ranked China as having the second highest supply chain risk (US had the highest risk). Factors cited in the study include geography rising transportation costs, and weakening consumer demand. While America still attracts a high percentage of sourcing due to the increased visibility of the supply chain, China still offers a major cost advantage and close proximity to a growing customer base. To capitalize on this cost advantage without bringing on too much risk in the supply chain, it makes sense to have constant communications with every stage in the logistics process. Click here for the full article.
New Research on Supply Chain Risks
June 30, 2008
AMR (an independant research firm) recently ranked China as having the second highest supply chain risk (US had the highest risk). Factors cited in the study include geography rising transportation costs, and weakening consumer demand. While America still attracts a high percentage of sourcing due to the increased visibility of the supply chain, China still offers a major cost advantage and close proximity to a growing customer base. To capitalize on this cost advantage without bringing on too much risk in the supply chain, it makes sense to have constant communications with every stage in the logistics process. Click here for the full article.
Posted by Andy Mulkerin on June 30, 2008 | Comments (0)
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