Supply chain

Analysis: Supply chain and sourcing strategies

By 2013-02-19T16:10:00

Retailers are moving sourcing closer to home to create shorter lead times and a more flexible approach by using lorries instead of ships

Retailers are balancing rising costs in China and the need for greater flexibility and shorter lead times with the value of longstanding supplier relationships.

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