In a world where global supply chains stretch across continents and geopolitical shifts redefine market dynamics overnight, companies are increasingly rethinking their strategies for production and trade. Nearshoring has emerged as a powerful strategy—not just as a response to the pressures of cost and efficiency, but as a way to navigate the volatile pulse of modern economics. Italy, a nation historically at the crossroads of trade routes, finds itself in this strategic shift, navigating the complexities of bringing production closer to home. This thesis delves deep into the forces driving Italy’s nearshoring and offshoring practices from 2008 to 2019, a period marked by significant economic fluctuations and geopolitical events that have reshaped global trade patterns.