As the sluggish economy continues to take a heavy toll on manufacturing, global corporations are stepping up scrutiny of the integrity and resiliency of their complex supply chains.
“Supply chain risk and supply chain risk management are becoming increasingly important in today’s market,” Brian Bilsback, a director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, said during a March 17 Webcast on the subject. “We’re really seeing this area emerging across the globe.”
Atkinson
Supply chains “are under tremendous stress” due to market disruptions, said Joe Atkinson, a principal with PwC who also spoke during the Webcast. Suppliers might go out of business; regulators might order ...