Globalization and the Swedish Design Economy

An overview of the Swedish Design Industry and its vulnerability and cause on globalization today.

"Globalization has reaped an unfriendly benefit for companies looking to take advantage of cheaper labor elsewhere in Asia. To keep its supply chain cost-efficient, firms like IKEA limit the scope of their manufacturing within Sweden and rely on a global sourcing and global manufacturing approach. Overtime, more companies outsource their production facilities to stay competitive."