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The Fragility of Perfection: When Supply Chains Go Wrong
The Economist, May 1, 2008

Disruptions in the global supply chains imposed by inflation abroad, for instance, may threaten the cost-effectiveness of outsourcing.  In the long run, instability within supply chains may be a huge strategic risk given the high degree of interdependence amongst trading partners.

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