I found an excellent podcast from HBR on the next major shift to manufacturing. Irene Yuan Sun explains why Africa could be the world’s next great manufacturing center.
Compelling arugement for yet another shift in “where in the world” manufacturing will dominate. Chinese enterpreneurs seeking return, rising landed costs, other factors driving the next wave of change.
Africa?
How quickly can infrastructure be built?
Can political and social conflict be covercome to exploit this opportunity?
How would this shift impact your supply chains?
What part of your supply chain is most likely going to experience the change?
What industries will be impacted first? What new uncertainty is ahead?
Are these questions being raised now as part of your leadership discussions on competitive strategy?