Paul Young, a CPA and expert in supply chain management, risk management, and emerging technologies, outlines key considerations for re-shoring supply chains. He discusses trends in reshoring for various strategic products and industries, including medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, rare metals, oil, natural gas, food processing, and the impacts of technology disruption and COVID-19. Young emphasizes the need for collaboration between governments and businesses to strengthen domestic supply chains through policies supporting strategic industries, infrastructure, and a skilled workforce.

1. HOW BEST TO RE-SHORE
SUPPLY CHAIN
Paul Young CPA, CGA
March 14, 2021

2. PAUL YOUNG - BIO
• CPA, CGA
• Academia (PF1, FA4, FN2, MU1. and MS2)
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Costing and Profitability Solutions
• SME – Emerging Technology
• SME – Business Process Change
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Macro/Micro Indicators
• SME – Supply Chain Management
Contact information: paul.young@ca.ibm.com

3. KEY PRODUCTS
• Movement of Goods
• Innovation
• Medical Supplies
• Pharmaceuticals
• Strategic Metals
• Oil
• Natural Gas
• Food Processing
• China / Supply Chain
• Technological Disruption
• Summary
• Training/Development
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4. MOVEMENT OF
GOODS
Source - https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2021/03/economic-boom-
from-faster-and-cheaper-movement-of-
goods.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_cam
paign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29
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5. INNOVATION
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The role of government is always to set economic and social
policies that support economic growth and that properly fund
social programs https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-
best-to-support-business-startups
@NavdeepSBains @mary_ng it seems your role is about
backing liberal supports without proper business cases!

6. MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Source - https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-
releases/medical-supplies-market-size-is-
projected-to-reach-usd-160-6-billion-by-2025-
growing-at-a-cagr-of-7-2-valuates-reports-
873469099.html
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Next steps
• The procurement cycle needs to be coordinated between
provincial and states related medical supplies -
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/490963-a-
defining-moment-in-our-medical-supply-chain-crisis
• All levels of government need to set up strategic supplies of
key medical equipment. Yearly audits should be done to
ensure the supply meets future demand as well as dealing
with any expiration dates.
• Hospital funding will need to be adjusted to respect higher
costs related to sourcing medical supplies locally.

7. PHARMACEUTICALS
Source https://www.globenewswire.com/news-
release/2020/01/17/1972092/0/en/Global-
Pharmaceuticals-Industry-Analysis-and-Trends-
2023.html -
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Next steps
• Private and Public drug plans need to be re-evaluated as part
changes to pharmacare -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/can-canada-be-
successful-at-pharmacare
• Review of patent protection laws for drugs -
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-
canada/news/2019/08/government-of-canada-announces-
changes-to-lower-drug-prices-and-lay-the-foundation-for-
national-pharmacare.html
• Review of regulations, tax policies, etc. related to R&D as part
of supporting the pharmaceutical sector

8. STRATEGIC
METALS – RARE
METALS
Rare Metals - https://investingnews.com/daily/resource-
investing/critical-metals-investing/rare-earth-
investing/rare-earth-reserves-country/
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• Re-thinking the supply chain for clean technology including
alternative products that are less dependent on rare earths
• Encouraging manufacturers of cell phones and other products
to move to other jurisdictions
• India / Apple -
https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/05/18/apple-
moves-to-de-risk-china-production-keep-iphone-se-
price-low
• Re-visiting power generation with more focus on other
sources like molten salt, hydro, nuclear, natural gas -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/electricity-
generation-co2-and-environmental-impact-whats-next
• China dominates the world in terms of rare metals
• The world needs to look at other sources for rare metals
including development new sources -
https://business.financialpost.com/commodities/mining/
you-dont-control-your-destiny-why-canadas-rare-earth-
deposits-are-staying-in-the-ground
• Key is development of these remote mines in
economic and sustainable manner

9. STRATEGIC
METALS - LITHIUM
Source -
https://www.statista.com/statistics/2
68790/countries-with-the-largest-
lithium-reserves-worldwide/
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• Supporting development and manufacturing of lithium
batteries locally - https://smallcaps.com.au/novonix-
discovers-breakthrough-method-low-cost-synthesis-
lithium-ion-battery-materials/
• More balance when it comes to electrical cars vs gas
power - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/ev-
electrical-vehicles-all-you-need-to-know
• How best to support the building of 5G networks
• https://www.northernminer.com/subscribe-
login/?id=1003812039
• Support local mining and smelting operations -
https://electricautonomy.ca/2020/05/05/ontario-cobalt-
refiner-eyes-breakthrough-ev-supply-chain-role/
• Key reserves for lithium are in Latin America
• Stronger trade and investment ties to Central
America

10. STRATEGIC
METALS -
VANADIUM
Source -
https://investingnews.com/daily/resource-
investing/battery-metals-investing/vanadium-
investing/vanadium-reserves/
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• Bulk of vanadium is controlled by Russia and China
• Strategic purchases of assets/mines
https://www.northernminer.com/fast-news/u-s-
vanadium-acquires-russian-owned-vanadium-facility-
in-arkansas/1003810596/
• Streamlining the regulator process for mines -
https://investingnews.com/company-
profiles/vanadium-one-iron-tsxv-vone-ore-vanadium-
mineral-exploration-canada/
• Look at ways to support local battery producers -
https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/flow-
batteries-struggle-in-2019-as-lithium-ion-marches-on

11. OIL SECTOR
• Oil still plays a vital role as plastics are
required for medical supplies,
vehicles, etc.
• Oil needs to be treated with respect
• Oil needs to be identified as a strategic
resources
• Oil needs to get to international markets
(Canada and USA)
• Pipeline construction needs to be
prioritized including streamlining the
approval process (analytics/modeling,
committee hearing, etc.)
• Energy hubs should be established as
part of exporting oil to international
markets
• Made in country solutions as it relates to
petrochemical production.
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Source - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/oil-and-gas-sector-whats-happening-outlook-
2020-and-beyond

12. NATURAL GAS
Source -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoun
gcga/liquefied-natural-gas-canada-
what-is-next
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• Natural gas power plants are growing importance -
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=4
2497
• Streaming the regulator process for LNG plants
• Countries like USA and Canada should identify
natural gas as strategic assets as part of promoting
LNG development/commercialization

13. FOOD PROCESSING
Source - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/agriculture-and-
farming-sector-whats-next
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• Food processing needs to be treated as strategic asset
• More supports to farmers (tax fairness, labor
reforms, etc.
• More emphasis on distribution channels (i.e.
ports, rails, etc.)
• More balance trade between countries
• WTO needs to reform as part fixing issues with
protectionism -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-
election-global-trade-barriers-and-protection-
wto-canada-september-2019

14. USA AND
SOURCING
Source - https://www.mhlnews.com/global-supply-chain/article/21137578/manufacturers-are-
shifting-supply-chains
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• Big winner could be Mexico due to USMCA
• All levels of government in USA and Canada need to work
together on economic development strategy -
https://www.brookings.edu/research/reshoring-advanced-
manufacturing-supply-chains-to-generate-good-jobs/
• Re-shoring will not completely abandon China -
https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/reshoring-
restructuring-and-future-supply-chains

15. CHINA AND
SUPPLY CHAIN
U.S. companies trying to sustain business in China. Companies are increasingly
likely to map out a multiyear strategy for developing products geared toward the
Chinese market, based on the company’s competitive advantage over local
alternatives, and what is considered “good enough” in the target segment. One
option is to partner with a local business in China to gain access to the market
with a mandate requiring purchases from indigenous companies. For example,
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise has a successful partnership with H3C that opens
the Chinese enterprise IT market for HPE.
In addition, U.S. companies might look to acquire assets or build new business
models in segments where China or the Eastern Bloc has a strength that the U.S.
lacks, such as 5G equipment.
Another key decision: Many companies are considering a “China-plus-one”
supply chain model to reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers, add
redundancy and increase resilience.
https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/public-
policy/article/21147345/preparing-for-uschina-
decoupling?utm_source=IY+IW+Daily+Headlines+-
+Morning&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS201106066&o_eid=7930I4
506489J2B&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C7930I4506489J2B&oly_enc_id=7
930I4506489J2B
Governments and businesses face crisis all the time. The key is how businesses
and government make changes including how they mitigate risks with their
various supply chains - https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-
implement-crisis-management-using-data-and-ai
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16. TECHNOLOGY
DISRUPTION
Ark Invest has a report on Bad Ideas for investing during the
2020s. Ark Invest manages invest ETFs of about $20 billion. ARK’s
Invest believes in Autonomous Technology and Robotics, Next
Generation Internet, Genomic Revolution, Fintech Innovation, 3D
Printing, Israel Innovative Technology, and the overall Disruptive
Innovation.
Areas of concerns:
1. Tax policy changes including fuel taxes, licensing, and tolls as part of looking how
best to support infrastructure -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/canada-infrastructure-analysis-of-
policy-238326543
2. More policy changes as it relates to the circular economy -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-best-support-a-circular-
economy
3. Rethinking how best to support clean technology for the transportation sector -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/ev-electrical-and-hybrid-vehicles-
analysis-and-commentary-november-4-2020
4. Combustible fuels are still needed as part of the power generation -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/report-electricity-analysis-canada-
and-the-world
5. eCommerce model still needs work in terms how best to support your customers
- https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/retail-sales-analysis-australia or
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/retail-sales-canada-august-2020 or
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/retail-sector-united-states-
september-2020
6. New transportation equipment will require steel, plastics, metals, lithium, etc.
There is a global demand for metals -
https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/mining-metals-
needed-for-electrification-faces-low-price-obstacle-263430/
a. Countries around the globe need to reform their mining practices -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/natural-resources-canada-how-
best-to-get-goods-to-market
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17. TOP 5 RESHORING
TRENDS FOR 2021
Source - https://m3consultancy.nl/blog/5-
supply-chain-and-operations-trends-for-
2021
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• Re-shoring: going back to local
• Modern 2021 control towers: fully
automated, optimized re-planning
• Omnichannel: putting the customer
first
• Supply networks: it's all about
collaboration
• Growth in e-commerce: opportunity to
innovate

18. UNRELENTING NEED
FOR COVID-19
SANITIZATION
SUPPLIES, PPE
DEFINES Q4
SOURCING ACTIVITY
Source - https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/unrelenting-need-for-covid-19-sanitization-supplies-ppe-
defines-q4-sourcing-activity/?ecms_id=6173e186-e2ce-4e09-bb03-
fbda5462b2d4&ecms_short=ART4345&doc_type=ted_video_article&parent_id=1964ff22-2d51-48c5-a97e-
2f23e11457b5&utm_content=featuredvideo&linktype=image&channel=email&campaign_type=thomas_ind
ustry_update&campaign_name=tiu210111&utm_campaign=tiu210111&utm_medium=email&utm_source=t
homas_industry_update&tinid=221763045
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19. GOODS TO MARKET / CANADA
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Source – Stats Canada

20. IT AND SUPPLY
CHAIN
MANAGEMENT
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Planning Analytics and Supply Chain Management
IBM Blockchain and Food Chain

21. IBM CPLEX
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22. DECISION
OPTIMIZATION
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Source -
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/services/2020/08
/03/intelligent-insight-driven-supply-chains-
are-critical-to-maintaining-continuity-now-and-
in-the-future/
CONTINUOUS
INTELLIGENT PLANNING

24. SUMMARY
• China is no longer an emerging market -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/china-path-to-
global-domination-239279410
• Global Economy -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/global-economy-
outlook-december-2020
• Refocusing of governments of on the goods producing sector -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-do-you-
address-and-fix-income-inequality
• Embracing technology as part of supporting GDP growth -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/technology-whats-
next-for-canada
• Fair trade deals -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-for-
global-trade-protectionism
• Global Economy -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/global-economy-
whats-next
• What’s next for the USA -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/whats-next-for-
the-united-states-november-2020
• Clean Technology –
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/climate-change-
clean-technology-what-is-next
• Circular Economy -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-
maximized-the-circular-economy
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25. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
• If you like to learn more
about trade and/or other
subjects as part of your
professional learning and
development then feel
free to review my
material on
https://www.udemy.com/
(search Paul Young CPA
CGA)
• These subjects address
how to fixed issues with
housing and/or systemic
issues related to economy
including government
policies