Companies across the nation are predicting a significant shift from offshoring to near-shoring following the COVID-19 pandemic. Will companies shift their strategies toward Mexico? How will others adapt? Specifically, what does this mean for the electronics industry going forward? Join some of the forward thinkers in the electronics [...]
My recent episode from my new video series related to “What’s Happening?” in manufacturing and supply chain addresses reevaluating production outside of the U.S. There has been a lot of activity lately impacting sourcing decisions. Just consider the new phase 1 trade deal with China, offset by a very [...]
Earlier this year, LMA released a report, “Manufacturing & Supply Chain in the New Normal”, that includes insight from a number of industry experts and executives on current trends in logistics and supply chain management.
Insights on the impact of the new NAFTA on supply chains and how it affects global trade and business strategies.
New research explores trends in outsourcing, nearshoring, and insourcing to help manufacturers and distributors thrive.
LMA study finds 70% of US manufacturers expect near-sourcing to rise in the next 5 years due to Amazon effect, cost, & communication benefits.
There is a strategic shift towards insourcing. This is how businesses evaluate the insourcing vs outsourcing dilemma for operational excellence.
Successful manufacturers are re-evaluating their outsourcing/ insourcing/ near-sourcing options. To remain competitive and have any hope of staying ahead of the curve, they are knee-deep in considering the options.
Nearsourcing as a strategic response to fulfill Amazon-era customer expectations efficiently
