Over the past few decades, globalisation has driven companies to establish production and sourcing operations in distant regions to take advantage of lower labour costs and economies of scale. However, recent shifts in economic, political, and logistical landscapes have forced businesses to rethink their supply chain strategies. One of the most significant developments is near-shoring, a practice that involves moving production closer to key consumer markets to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain resilience. Near-shoring is rapidly becoming a