Supply Chain Management

Will 5G Mean Greater Supply Chain Risk?

The beefing up of security for the 5G products supply chain has sparked an investigation by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). Spurred by concerns over such companies as ZTE and Huawei spying on U.S. telecommunications networks, ATIS seems to be one of several entities taking on the task. Last year, for example, President

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Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Risk—Trump, Tariffs and Trade

Under the Trump administration, tariffs and trade wars are highlighting a more protectionist trade philosophy, geographical supply risks and wide-spread political risks. Mitigating risk in the current trade climate involves identifying alternative supply sources, creating a mission-critical supply chain contingency plan, maintaining a constant eye to potential political changes and posessing a willingness to step

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