The current state of the global supply chain is in an absolute whirlwind. With the coronavirus pandemic, the trade war between the United States and China, and the upcoming 2020 United States presidential election, supply chains across countless industries are facing unprecedented disruption.

Majority of these issues are arising since the Asia Pacific (APAC) region holds a number of key links in the global supply chain. Over the past two decades, the global supply chain has become increasingly reliant and centered around the APAC region, particularly China.