STRATEGIC SOURCING
“ PROXIMITY TO KEY MARKETS ALLOWS
FOR MORE EFFICIENT LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION,
LEADING TO COST SAVINGS IN TRANSPORTATION
AND WAREHOUSING”
MARY ROLLMAN, US SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER,
KPMG
Proximity as a procurement strategy As tariff and, therefore, trade uncertainty reigns supreme, proximity is evolving from mere logistical consideration to strategic procurement imperative. The ability to respond rapidly and adapt effectively to rapidly-evolving stakeholder expectations has also become truly invaluable. For many procurement and supply chain leaders, the path to resilience now leads closer to home, with supplier relationship management and regional sourcing strategies taking centre stage.
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