Why do we at MPC love short supply chains? When this topic is discussed, the agri-food sector immediately comes to mind, along with the term " zero-mile" (Km 0 ), but the value of a short supply chain is now a desirable goal in many sectors. After the hunt for the most competitive price, including by using suppliers located in other parts of the world, the great advantage of physically close sourcing is now being rediscovered .
" The main metric is undoubtedly time ," says our CEO Stefano Soldati. Getting what you're looking for quickly , being able to travel on site, experience firsthand, and cultivate a direct relationship with the supplier are values that are increasingly being embraced by Italian companies. Among the various advantages of this choice are undoubtedly savings in terms of fuel, shipping costs, and the risks that can be incurred along the way.
A greener approach, both figuratively and literally, also translates into a more resilient supply chain, capable of withstanding and recovering from large-scale problems such as the recent pandemic, conflicts, natural disasters, or disruptions to transport networks.
Last but not least, privileging an on-shore dimension allows us to take advantage of a “made in Italy” which is not just an empty definition, but a concrete and tangible.