Geopolitical uncertainty, a move towards protectionism and environmental disasters have put pressures on procurement to reconfigure their global supply chains to minimise risk and increase security of supply. Is bringing the production of goods and products closer to the point of supply the answer? Is the example being set in Mexico going to be replicated in Europe? And what’s the likely long-term impacts on supply chains? Based on CIPS’ latest Pulse data and primary research, CIPS’ global economist will present his thoughts for the future.