Nearshoring: A Strategy During Uncertain Times
- Even though the idea of nearshoring is not new, it has attracted a lot of attention lately. This strategy entails moving corporate activities, such as IT services or manufacturing, to nearby countries in order to take advantage of a variety of competitive benefits. Nearshoring is a phenomenon that is intimately related to trade wars, regional trade agreements, and changing global economic dynamics. The objective of this research is to investigate the development of nearshoring, the forces that drive it, and the effects it has on various industries, economies, and geopolitical ties. The study is specifically focused on the automotive and semiconductor sectors. The study takes a broad approach, including case studies, economic strategies, and historical patterns. It examines the growth of nearshoring in different areas, such as the USA and Europe, and analyses its effects on global trade and economic stability. In accordance to the study, nearshoring has a number of advantages, including lower costs, less risk, and easier access to trained labour. But it also brings with it difficulties like disparities in culture and regulations as well as worries about data security. Nearshoring trends have had a substantial impact on the automotive and semiconductor sectors, leading to notable changes in supply chain strategy and production processes. In response to the requirement for operational flexibility and the pressures in the global economy, nearshoring has become a popular option for these two industries. The approach emphasizes the necessity for flexible and resilient company strategies in a constantly shifting economic environment and helps to reshape the dynamics of global commerce.
Author: | Moroni Yafet Palomeque Palma |
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Advisor: | Marc Peter Radke |
Document Type: | Master's Thesis |
Language: | English |
Year of Completion: | 2024 |
Granting Institution: | Hochschule Furtwangen |
Date of final exam: | 2024/02/29 |
Release Date: | 2024/02/26 |
Tag: | MBA; Nearshoring |
Page Number: | 51 |
Degree Program: | MBA - International Business Management |
Functional area: | Production, Operations and Supply Chain Management |
Open-Access-Status: | Closed Access |
Licence (German): | Urheberrechtlich geschützt |