KPMG, TrucostFrom KPMG, TrucostBusiness Strategy AlignmentSupply Chains in Asia Run High Risk of Water Shortages, Study FindsThe growing dependence of Japanese companies on manufacturing in parts of Asia is increasing their exposure to water shortages, according to research from KPMG AZSA Sustainability and data and insight company Trucost. Though the study dealt only with Japanese companies, the findings that outsourcing to water-stressed countries, including China, can increase business risks from water scarcity have implications for companies globally.April 5, 2012Page 1 of 1