We are happy to invite SCTC Member ARC Group to share the results from this years’ sourcing survey. Since 2013, ARC Group has been conducting annual sourcing surveys to assess the evolving perception of Asia as a sourcing market and to track changes over time.

This year’s survey focuses on digitalization and smart supply chain, exploring how companies are reconfiguring their supply chains to prioritize resilience, regional diversification, and proactive risk management. It examines the decisive shift toward “China Plus Multiple” strategies, the acceleration of digital adoption, and the growing importance of ESG compliance .The survey also highlights how Southeast Asia, South Asia, and North America are emerging as key complementary hubs, while providing a forward-looking perspective on how leading firms are building sourcing models that emphasize flexibility, visibility, and regional balance over pure cost efficiency.

During the seminar, we will discuss:

• How are companies shifting from cost-focused sourcing toward strategies that prioritize resilience, risk management, and long-term competitiveness?
• Which regions are gaining or losing sourcing share, and how are “China Plus Multiple” strategies redefining global supply network design?
• What operational and structural risks, including tariffs, capacity constraints, and geopolitical instability, are shaping sourcing decisions in 2025?
• How are companies balancing relocation, reactivation, and multi-region diversification to strengthen supply chain flexibility and responsiveness?
• In what ways are ESG and digitalization being integrated into sourcing strategies, and how do maturity levels vary across regions?
• Which cost factors and regional barriers most influence the success of sourcing relocation strategies?
• How are sourcing teams enhancing capabilities, governance, and decision-making to operate effectively in a more fragmented and compliance-driven environment?

Johan Annell, Partner, ARC Group. His expertise lies in strategy, M&A business transformation, supply chain and manufacturing. Johan has extensive experience working with large Swedish companies to enhance operations, execute strategies, and establish partnerships in China. He specializes in the automotive sector, industrial equipment, advanced manufacturing and industrial IT. Johan is fluent in Mandarin and holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management from Chalmers University of Technology, as well as an M.Sc. in Financial Economics from Gothenburg University.

ARC Group, a leading consulting business supporting European companies in Asia, has been at the forefront of analyzing sourcing trends since 2013, providing critical insights into the perception of Asia as a premier sourcing market.

Where? Webinar. A link will be distributed to registered participants one day ahead of the webinar.
When? Wednesday, October 15, 2025,  09:00 – 10:00 CEST.
Cost: Free for SCTC Members. Non-Members SEK250 plus VAT. Please register below. Not a member yet? All new members as of July 1, pay half service fee for 2024. Please read more here!

A Warm Welcome!