RISK & RESILIENCE
73 %
PROPORTION OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BOOSTED SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY VIA STRATEGIC SHORING( KPMG)
33 %
PROPORTION OF LEADERS WHO RANK COST AS THE MOST IMPORTANT OUTCOME IN SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES – MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE
Strategic relocation of operations closer to the Americas acts, in Mary’ s words, as a“ protective buffer”, enabling organisations to better navigate tariff uncertainties while maintaining both operational stability and cost efficiency.
She adds:“ Retaliatory measures from other countries underscore the critical need for resilient supply chains within the Americas, intensifying the existing trend of strategic shoring. Mexico is emerging as a primary beneficiary due to its USMCA membership and strategic location.”
Making a business case The journey towards regionalisation is not without obstacles. For many organisations, the business case represents the greatest hurdle.
“ Compared to previous exercises, the case for transferring from a global supply chain to one more regional one isn’ t obvious,” Mary acknowledges.“ The move to global had obvious labour benefits that far outweighed any additional lead time considerations. Now, while labour has gotten closer to equal, the value of agility has increased.”
116 April 2025