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Offshoring to India

As we’ve written about the exodus of production from China to reduce supply chain risks, another beneficiary of this move is India.

For example, Apple has set their sights on moving iPhone production to India as well.

While the diversification of supply chain risk is a good idea, India is not a 100% foolproof solution due it’s lack of infrastructure and it will experience growing pains with these moves.

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