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allow them to become increasingly competitive on the global stage , especially at a time when developed economies continue to battle the challenges of an ageing workforce .”
Key drivers Other key location drivers in 2020 will be new market opportunities , proximity to existing customers and business disruption risks . The findings represent a shift away from a traditional focus on Regulatory Climate and Physical Infrastructure .
The study says that since the 2008 recession , there has been a shift in foreign direct investment ( FDI ) flows away from Europe , toward emerging
‘ Maintaining a proactive stance on managing the global footprint using cyclical planning can help manufacturers ensure their assets are aligned to changing market and manufacturing conditions and can avoid issues with business as usual approaches that result in severe misalignment ’
16 December 2015