Roland Berger Strategy Insight Special: Supplier Risk Management

July, 2009

Economic crisis has impacted China in all domains of macroeconomic indicators. For the first time in years China's tremendous growth is slowing down and companies have to align their business planning. In many cases, even overcapacity has been building up along with unhealthy inventory levels. The current economic downturn has triggered severe challenges towards enterprises' survival and development.

In this insight we particularly focus on Supplier Risk Management, which becomes more important in face of the current challenging economic environment. Here, we outline how manufacturers can address these challenges and ensure continuous supply along the value chain meeting all specified requirements over the product life cycle.

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