In making complex decisions regarding their manufacturing strategies, companies must conduct a comprehensive analysis of operations that spans multiple functions.
Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.
Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.
Ashray Lavsi, principal with Efficio Consulting, reports on the current state of relations between China and Taiwan, and how it might affect the global supply of semiconductors.