The "Decentralization" Trend of China's Manufacturing Supply Chain: The Catalytic Effect of Disasters and Pattern Changes

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jbm.202509506

Author(s)

Yu Wang

Affiliation(s)

School of New Channel, Shenzhen, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This article focuses on the "decentralization" trend of China's manufacturing supply chain and delves deeply into the catalytic effect of disaster events and changes in the global landscape on this trend. First, analyze the centralized characteristics and potential risks of the traditional Chinese manufacturing supply chain. Then, elaborate on how disasters (such as natural disasters, etc.) impact the centralized supply chain from different links, thereby promoting the "decentralized" transformation. At the same time, study the changes in the global landscape, including the impact of trade frictions, geopolitics and other factors on the layout of China's manufacturing supply chain, as well as the synergistic effect of these factors with disasters. Finally, this paper explores the challenges and opportunities faced by China's manufacturing supply chain under the trend of "decentralization", and proposes corresponding countermeasures, aiming to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the sustainable development of China's manufacturing supply chain.

Keywords

Made in China Supply Chain; Decentralization Disaster; Pattern Changes; Catalytic Effect

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