Lengthening Supply Chains

As companies have gone global with their sourcing, supply chains have lengthened as more and more product is imported from locations on the opposite corners of the earth.  

This lengthened supply chain has required an increased level of inventory to operate.   On an overall basis, this affect has slowed the steady decline in inventory levels that has been the norm for the last few years.  This trend of increasing inventory will continue until the costs of doing business globally meet the costs of doing business locally.     (See also http://www.radbourneconsulting.com)