EU Accession and Your Supply Chain
By The Supply Chain Group
In Summary
Nothing is going to change so radically, and so rapidly, that your supply chain needs to be re-drawn as soon as the new members are "official." But, things will almost certainly evolve, and fairly soon, into a structure that demands different structures - inbound and outbound - to compete at the highest levels.
Background
1 May marks a red letter day for the European Union (EU) in many respects. Just two years ago, free trade of goods and services among its 370 million citizens became a reality, with the disappearance of borders between the member states. Now, ten new members are poised to join the current fifteen.
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About the Author
Art Van Bodegraven is a Partner in The Progress Group, and the former six-time Chairman of TPG’s international affiliate, The Supply Chain Group. He may be reached at (614) 336 0346, (614) 893 9414 (mobile), or avan@theprogressgroup.com. |
