Resilient and Localized Supply Chains in FMCG: The Shift Towards Nearshoring and Regional Hubs in the Middle East
27 May 2025
- Drivers of Localization: Global supply chain disruptions ,Government push for self-sufficiency (e.g., food security programs) and Regional trade dynamics and free trade zones
- Emergence of Regional Hubs: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt as logistics and distribution centers, Growth of bonded warehouses, inland logistics parks, and special economic zones
- Technological Enablers: Role of AI, automation, and demand forecasting in localized supply chains and Smart warehousing and visibility tools
- Challenges and Trade-offs: Cost implications vs long-term resilience, Talent and infrastructure gaps and Regulatory and cross-border harmonization needs
