Bestshoring

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of identifying the best location to which to move manufacturing or other industrial facilities. neologism, uncountable

    "In the past several years, I've watched as companies have become highly skilled at performing what I call supply chain gymnastics — outsourcing, subcontracting, partnering, offshoring, bestshoring, and all the rest, primarily in China."

Example

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"In the past several years, I've watched as companies have become highly skilled at performing what I call supply chain gymnastics — outsourcing, subcontracting, partnering, offshoring, bestshoring, and all the rest, primarily in China."

Etymology

Blend of best + offshoring.

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