China +1 Strategy in Global Supply Chains: Opportunities and Challenges
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Training Overview
China +1 Strategy in Global Supply Chains: Opportunities and Challenges
This course structure provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and implementing the “China +1” strategy, including practical insights, real-world examples, and an opportunity for participants to test their knowledge.
Course Sections:
Section 1: Introduction to “China +1” Strategy
- What is “China +1”?
- Overview of the strategy where companies diversify their supply chain by adding one or more countries besides China.
- Reasons for considering this strategy: geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and the need for risk mitigation.
- Historical Context and Evolution
- How global supply chains have been historically centered in China.
- Overview of China’s current dominance in various manufacturing sectors, with a focus on the electronics and PCB industries.
Section 2: The Rationale Behind “China +1”
- Geopolitical and Economic Drivers
- U.S.-China trade tensions and their impact on global manufacturing.
- The economic benefits and challenges of relocating production.
- De-risking Supply Chains
- Analysis of how companies are using the “China +1” strategy to mitigate risks such as tariffs, political instability, and supply chain bottlenecks.
- Case Study: Luxshare’s Investment Shift
- Examine the case of Luxshare shifting its expansion plans from India to Vietnam, highlighting the strategic considerations involved.
Section 3: Challenges of Implementing “China +1”
- Infrastructure and Workforce Issues
- Challenges related to infrastructure, such as power and water supply in new locations.
- Workforce availability and the quality of labour in alternative countries.
- Economic and Logistical Hurdles
- Discussion on overcapacity issues, especially in the PCB industry.
- Costs related to re-qualification and potential quality concerns during the transition phase.
- Intellectual Property and Communication Barriers
- Concerns about IP rights in new manufacturing hubs.
- Language barriers and their impact on quality control.
Section 4: Case Study – The PCB Industry
- China’s Dominance in PCB Production
- Statistics on global PCB production, with China holding a significant share.
- Thailand’s PCB Manufacturing Efforts
- Focus on Thailand’s initiatives to develop a PCB manufacturing cluster.
- Discussion on the challenges and potential success of these new ventures.
Section 5: Strategic Considerations and Outlook
- Evaluating Your Supply Chain
- How to assess your company’s dependence on Chinese suppliers.
- Conducting a risk analysis for potential supply chain shifts.
- Future Outlook for the “China +1” Strategy
- Predictions on the future of global supply chains and China’s role.
- The potential long-term impact of the “China +1” strategy on global trade.
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Our programmes are built to move
Behavioural training earns its place only when it shifts the measures an organisation already tracks. The figures below are the outcomes for one of our programmes.
23%
Improvement in team retention
Pre/post diagnostic · 6-month follow-up
31%
Lift in engagement scores
Client engagement survey · baseline vs +90 days
2.4×
Faster decisions under pressure
Manager-reported decision velocity
Fig. 01 Capability shift, pre to post
Team Communication
Team Communication: baseline 42, after programme 64 — a shift of 22 points.
Psychological safety
Psychological safety: baseline 45, after programme 88 — a shift of 43 points.
Baseline
After programme
▸ shift
Fig. 02 Durability of behaviour change
Isolated training reverts under operational pressure. Structured action planning and 90-day reinforcement hold the gains.
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- Optional London institutional visit
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How do we know this will actually change behaviour, not just fill a training day?
We run a pre/post diagnostic against measures you already track — retention, engagement and decision speed, with a follow-up at 90 days.
What does the price include?
Facilitation, all delegate materials, CPD certification, and a pre-session context briefing with your team. Priced per group up to 20 delegates.
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We can't release the team for a full day. What are the options?
A 3.5-hour half-day covers one framework module, or we split delivery across sessions. Self-paced online is available for teams who need to work around the diary entirely.
Do you deliver outside the UK?
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