Chapter 30: Reshoring and Nearshoring of Resources Towards Making the Manufacturing Chain of the Italian Ceramic Industry More Resilient and Sustainable

Abstract

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The combined action of the pandemic first and geopolitical tensions later has highlighted the fragility of many global supply chains. An unexpected event in an interconnected world requires companies to react quickly to respond to change. This chapter analyzes critical issues emerging in the Italian ceramic industry supply chain, which is characterized by a high intensity of natural and energy resource use and a sourcing system with high geopolitical risk. Using the transdisciplinary methodolog ical approach as a perspective for solving complex problems in manufacturing, alternative supply chain scenarios are outlined to identify nearshoring and reshoring strategies for a more resilient and sustainable supply for the Italian ceramic industry.