As countries, economies, and businesses adjust to life in the COVID-19 era, many governments have started to ask questions about the wisdom and longer term implications of allowing key components of socially or economically critical products like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and defense products to be sourced beyond domestic borders. One key area of concern – … Continue Reading
Is your business considering reshoring its manufacturing operations or supply chain? Reshoring is the latest trend in manufacturing. There are often significant advantages to reshoring. Plus, many view the reshoring movement as patriotic. If your company is thinking about reshoring its manufacturing operations or its supply chain, however, be sure to consider the legal implications of moving back … Continue Reading
The latest Automotive Council Report (March 2015 Report) identifies some very interesting and potentially lucrative UK supply chain and supplier opportunities. In particular, the Report showcases a big jump in demand from British vehicle manufacturers for high value British-made/sourced components – a continuing drive for increased localisation of the supply chain. It also builds upon … Continue Reading
Much has been written in recent times about reshoring: the practice of bringing manufacturing and services back to the US, the UK and other originating countries for a variety of reasons after “off-shoring” and extending supply chains for decades, but primarily for the cost play, and often leading to the “hollowing out” of the local … Continue Reading