Building supply chains for an uncertain world
Take four steps to unlock agility and resilience with nearshoring.
Today's resilient supply chains face unprecedented challenges - from geopolitical shifts to climate disruption and pandemic aftershocks, all compounded by ongoing market uncertainty. Traditional global networks, once prized for cost efficiency, now reveal dangerous fragility when crisis strikes. But forward-thinking companies are pivoting to a localized approach, emphasizing the proximity of their local supply chains and swiftly adapting their demand and supply strategies to increase agility and stability.
The key to success lies in strategic transformation that prioritizes local connections and flexibility. This growing trend of strategic shoring enables companies to enhance resilience, strengthen operations and better navigate supply chain volatility.
By following four actionable steps, businesses can navigate this new era of constant change - reducing risk while gaining a competitive edge.
Why strategic shoring matters
By the numbers
of supply chains serving the U.S. will be Americas-based by 2026 (up from 59%)
of executives name agility/resilience as the top relocation driver
Companies report 10% faster time-to-market after strategic shoring
are reevaluating chains due to geopolitical uncertainty
The proximity premium
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