Meanings
nounbestshoring (uncountable)
- neologismuncountablebusinessThe process of identifying the best location to which to move manufacturing or other industrial facilities.
The important aspect is to do bestshoring.
2010, Franz Ammon, The Eastern European Expansion of the EU, page 131 more example
In the past several years, I've watched as companies have become highly skilled at performing what I call supply chain gymnastics — outsourcing, subcontracting, partnering, offshoring, bestshoring, and all the rest, primarily in China.
2008, George Stalk, John Butman, Five future strategies you need right now, page 8
Origin
Blend of best + offshoring.
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