As manufacturing supply-chains continue to develop, a range of risks are becoming clear to manufacturers as they strive for operational efficiency. While many have started to tackle the issues around mitigating supply-chain risk, in Datamonitor's opinion, there remains a considerable amount of education and support to be done by the vendor community.

Scope

Looks at macroeconomic-, globalization-, supplier- and customer-related risk in the supply-chain. Considers manufacturing companies from around the world, and in all types of industries.

Highlights

Trying to adapt production as quickly as possible through re-sourcing, re-designing, re-engineering and compliance documenting can be challenging and costly for manufacturing companies. The risk of new regulations being introduced, while not necessarily an 'instant' event, can be substantial.

Reasons to Purchase

Understand the supply-chain risks being faced by manufacturers in today's economy. Assess which supply-chain risks will have the greatest impact on manufacturing strategy in the near future.