Global manufacturers have faced unprecedented cost pressures in China because of Chinese currency appreciation, rising labour costs, higher oil prices and reduced value-added tax rebates. This paper aims to reassess the decision of operating global manufacturing facilities in China.
This article studies port strategy from a supply chain perspective considering the case of Hong Kong. Hong Kong port used to be the world’s busiest container port, but it is now in danger of losing its hub status due to rising competition from neighboring lower-cost rivals. The analysis shows that Hong Kong’s free port status and worldclass customs clearance offer the port a sustainable and…
Rising production costs in coastal China have caused the popularity of the “China plus one” strategy, and the hike in oil prices favors nearshore outsourcing to reduce transportation costs. Taking into consideration supply chain strategy, this paper aims to investigate the impacts of these major business environment changes on manufacturing outsourcing in China.