International Supply Chain
The pressures of globalisation have presented both opportunities
and risks for companies in developed and developing countries
alike. The NWDA works with companies to enable them to
manage their supply chain in such a way that they can retain as
much high value production in the UK and remain globally
competitive.
These tailored solutions for companies take the company from
designing their international supply chain project through to the
implementation of their investment/joint venture or subcontract in
developing and emerging markets around the world. The NWDA
delivers this work in collaboration with its partners, UNIDO, TMI,
UKTI and Investment Promotion Agencies.
The team also undertakes research to increase the understanding
of the issues and trends of international supply chains and what
this means for companies who make up these chains.
To assist companies in researching and analysing countries for
their investment/JV or subcontracting venture UNIDO and Manchester
Business School have developed a tool (UCAT) that can analyse
31 countries covering 9 industry sectors across 80 criteria.
Further information on UCAT and how to
obtain a copy