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INDUSTRY RESEARCH - FEB 2025
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Our industry reports dive into the latest industry trends to bring additional insights to our clients
Nearshoring for Footprint Optimization
Thanks to a combination of factors including geopolitical tensions, trade wars, environmental factors, and supply chain disruptions, many multi-national corporations started to nearshore their footprint away from China to countries in LATAM and EMEA in recent years.
Mfg. Footprint in the Next Decade
A new round of manufacturing relocation and global value chain renovation has been initiated. Following historical trends, the decade to come will witness an increasing number of manufacturers leaving China for other emerging markets.Pressured from shrinking labor arbitrage, pollution control, punitive tariffs, and intensified competition,
How can companies increase cash flow in times of massive uncertainty?
Cheap money fueling debt levels and highly inflated market valuations have been considered high probability causes for the next global downcycle. The COVID-19 pandemic has now triggered a short-term downturn, with global widespread uncertainty in terms of the severity and longevity of this economic crisis.
How to proactively manage supply base risk in economic downturns
Supplier financial risk has long been on the agenda for purchasing organizations, but many firms lack the ability to proactively manage their supply base to mitigate disruption risks. Shutdowns or disruptions in manufacturing operations can result in significant cost increases, both in terms of direct operative costs and alternative costs.
How to achieve a value-driven SG&A organization in today's economy
Companies must become more flexible and lean, as well as deploy capabilities to secure their competitiveness in both the short- and long term. Addressing SG&A costs as a lever to increase productivity and secure improved cash flow is a battle-tested measure to deploy.

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