On the news
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On the news
Dennis Unkovic is a staple on US news channels , where he speaks on a variety of business issues . A recent appearance was on CNBC , where he discussed the impact of 3D printing on the supply chain .
chains are poised to be the most successful over the long run .
Q . WHO INSPIRES YOU , PROFESSIONALLY ?
» The first President of the United States , George Washington . Aside from being the most important political figure in American history , Washington was the first to recognise that America needed to develop a selfsufficient manufacturing base to avoid being subject to foreign control and influences . It ’ s ironic Washington foresaw America ’ s future , by demanding it be more than just a consumer economy - that it needs to depend on its own resources and technologies .
Q . WHERE WILL SUPPLY CHAINS BE IN FIVE YEARS ' TIME ?
» The global supply chain will not at all resemble what America has relied on for the past 30 years . Companies insightful enough to adapt their operations will survive and prosper . Those that fail to reform how they conduct international business will face possible collapse , and this will be an opportunity for more innovative companies to take their place .
22 February 2022