China+1 Supply Chain Strategy: Insights
Trade Wars, Tariffs & Trying Not to Lose Your Mind: A Playbook for U.S. Multinationals
Increased tariffs by the U.S. will trigger global backlash, upending the traditional playbook for U.S. companies operating internationally.
EV Winners & Losers in a Multi-Front Trade War: Who Gains from Disrupted Supply Chains?
A multi-front trade war would rapidly change the supply chain dynamics for electric vehicles. Learn who stands to benefit and lose from the uncertainty.
Advanced Technology Manufacturers in a Watershed Moment with New U.S.-China Investment Rules
Intel and NVIDIA, which have long viewed China as a lucrative market, find themselves in a precarious position.
China+1 Supply Chain Strategy: Case Studies
Optimizing Asia Pacific supply chains to enable diversification beyond China
Client Context Our client, a multinational manufacturer with a global customer base, faced increasing risks from overreliance on Chinese manufacturing. Rising labor costs, geopolitical tensions, and pandemic-related disruptions had highlighted vulnerabilities in their supply chain. They sought to: 1. Evaluate alternative manufacturing and assembly locations across Asia Pacific. 2. Assess...
Relocation feasibility and market entry strategy for manufacturing operations from China to Vietnam
Client Context Our client, a multinational manufacturing company with significant production capacity in China, faced escalating operational challenges. Wage inflation in major Chinese manufacturing hubs, tightening environmental enforcement, reductions in export tax rebates, and sporadic labor unrest were eroding cost advantages. At the same time, regional competition for manufacturing investment...
Supply Chain Intelligence for Institutional Packaging Materials in North America
Our research enabled our client to adapt its global sourcing strategy by identifying emerging supply chain vulnerabilities, tariff-driven shifts, and alternative production hubs for institutional packaging materials. Client Context Our client sought to assess risks and opportunities within its North American sourcing strategy for institutional packaging products, particularly in light...