The Iran war, along with a host of other macroeconomic issues, is proving to have an impact on sourcing decisions within the western hemisphere. Take World Emblem, said to be the world’s largest manufacturer of custom emblems, patches and nametags for business, with customers including such big name brands as New Era, Perry Ellis, Cintas and Levi’s. He takes us through the company’s thinking as it weighs the many factors that influence global sourcing strategy. In addition, he explains why Latin America is becoming an increasingly important part of nearshoring strategies, and why the United States is also in the mix, as World Emblem strives to achieve Amazon-like service levels for its customers. Show notes:A blog post: “World Emblem Building Strong Partnerships in the Dominican Republic.”