Brooke Masters is correct that businesses need to support their suppliers ("Supply chains need some love during the coronavirus pandemic," April 9). Lead companies are familiar with their first- and second-tier suppliers. However, a fourth-tier supplier may produce a vital component. Anchor companies must ensure that their support extends to these critical nodes in their production networks.
A Fourth-tier Supplier May Be a Critical Part of the Supply Chain
Willem THORBECKE
Senior Fellow, RIETI
April 13, 2020 Financial Times
May 8, 2020
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