Every day we are bombarded with news of politically charged events happening around the world.  Have you ever wondered how these events can affect the products your company develops and the supply chains that help manufacture them?  I’ve worked with many corporations and non-profits over the years and one thing is clear, very few products can claim a supply chain that exists in one country and a “Made In,” label that matches.  Availability, pricing, logistics, and labor are affected by the politics of the country and region from which materials and goods come. Continue reading →