Several factors have contributed to the erosion in the outsourcing rate to India and China. Among them we can refer to:

- Current trends in currency exchange rates
- Increasing commodity costs
- Escalating labor costs in previously lower-cost countries
- Higher price of oil which has led to increase in transportation costs

As a result, some manufacturers are beginning to rethink their manufacturing and supply chain network strategy by bringing operations home or near-shore - especially to better serve local markets. That's why Supply Chain Management Review Magazine has started a new survey to identify how companies are behaving in such situation.

You can also participate in this survey by clicking here. At least you can get the report...