Nearshoring

Advancing the enterprise in volatile times: Supply chain as a source of reason

Friday, February 27, 2026 · Marko Kovacevic In an era of tariffs, geopolitical fragmentation, and macroeconomic volatility, supply chain leaders can create competitive advantage by distinguishing quantitative from qualitative shocks, controlling operational levers, and building resilient, partnership-driven networks…

Toys for the holidays are a bellwether

Monday, December 22, 2025 · Rosemary Coates Rising tariffs on toy imports in 2025 have pushed prices up as much as 30% and as a result, the toy industry appears to be a bellwether in moving production, with Mexico among the leading locations.

Reglobalization drives the modern supply chain network

Friday, November 28, 2025 · Brian Straight The pursuit of low-cost networks left supply chains vulnerable to volatility. Now, they are refocusing on networks that are resilient, agile and flexible with the added focus on cost.

Beyond reshoring: Nearshoring to Mexico

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · Rosemary Coates Nearshoring to Mexico is accelerating as manufacturers seek cost savings, proximity, and supply chain stability that reshoring to the U.S. has not delivered.

From global to hyperlocal: Lessons on building supply chains in your own backyard

Monday, November 17, 2025 · Inma Borrella and Jorge Requena Companies are turning to local and hyperlocal supply chains to reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and better meet sustainability and customer expectations in an increasingly unstable global environment.

Navigating tariffs, reshoring, and the electronic supply chain

Thursday, May 29, 2025 · Brian Straight Electronics supply chains face mounting uncertainty from tariffs, reshoring efforts, and automation pressures—but experts say strategic planning and design integration can unlock resilience and growth.

Targeted automation offers an entry into the new frontier

Thursday, May 22, 2025 · Brian Straight As global tariffs and economic uncertainty freeze large-scale automation projects, executives from Zebra Technologies believe small, targeted technology deployments could be a great alternative.

The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs: Here’s what they said

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 · Rosemary Coates The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs, with most saying they are in a holding pattern until more clarity emerges.

Trade in transition: What companies should know

Friday, January 17, 2025 · Melissa Irmen U.S. companies have a lot of questions about what international trade and trade compliance might look like in 2025 and beyond.

Majority of companies have slowed or stopped offshore manufacturing investment

Thursday, December 26, 2024 · Brian Straight A Bain & Company survey found that just 36% of companies are continuing investment in offshore manufacturing as nearshoring, reshoring efforts accelerate.

Supply chain penetration: A new instrument of warfare?

Monday, December 2, 2024 · Peter Shi, Hedy Dou and Miles Yang Managing costs, quality, and security across complex, multinational supply chains is daunting, but the failure to control the entirety of the supply chain across multiple borders increases the risk of supply chain penetration-based attacks—so-called “supply chain warfare.”

Made in Mexico, manufactured by China

Monday, November 18, 2024 · Norman Katz As manufacturing grows in Mexico as part of the nearshoring trend, so too is China’s influence in the region.

Cross-border transport 2024: Navigating the surge

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · John Schulz Cross-border movements are surging as U.S.-based companies seek to shorten supply chains exposed for over-reliance on Far East manufacturing during and after the pandemic. Shippers are advised to plan early to avoid congestion and keep up with every shifting Customs procedure.…

Mitigating geopolitical uncertainty: 4 essential tactics for industrial CSCOs

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain Enhancing data visibility, regionalizing supply chain networks, engaging in scenario planning, and fostering collaboration within the partner ecosystem are essential tactics to boost supply chain resilience and agility.

Reglobalization drives the modern supply chain network

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Brian Straight The pursuit of low-cost networks left supply chains vulnerable to volatility. Now, they are refocusing on networks that are resilient, agile and flexible with the added focus on cost.