Friday, January 12, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.
Thursday, January 4, 2024 · Michael J. Gravier
The current economic climate has some similarities to the post-Cold War 1990s, and that means a boom could be on the horizon.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
While nearshoring can be a risk mitigation tool, it’s important for businesses to consider the differences between countries, including cultural, trade and even weather patterns, which can lead to road closures or weight reductions.
Monday, January 1, 2024 · Brian Straight
Supply chain professionals in the global container shipping industry expect more technology investment and positive growth in the market in 2024.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 · Brian Straight
Nearly 75% of companies plan to reduce their share of sourcing from China, with the U.S. and Mexico appearing to be the big winners according to an AlixPartners survey.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 · Brent Dawkins, Director of Product Marketing, QAD
Free Trade Zones offer opportunities to bring the global market to local markets, creating jobs and innovation around the world.
Thursday, November 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report from Accenture finds that the number of companies nearshoring product manufacturing will double in three years time.
Monday, November 6, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
41 U.S. ports will share in $653 million in new investment from the federal government, the Biden administration announced last week.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Larry Lapide
As the industrialized world gets older, there is a lot of potential in developing products for older populations. This will have profound implications for both future global demand and supply (especially with regard to looming labor shortages).
Friday, October 27, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
The expected continued growth in cross-border commerce with Mexico is likely to attract new investment all along the border. The nearshoring activity to Mexico and reshoring to the U.S. will continue for years to come.
Monday, October 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
As the supply chain has become more global and more complicated, the influence of geopolitical events is creating more urgency for businesses to secure their networks.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
Shipping goods across borders is a complicated process that requires plenty of documentation. Shipping Solutions’ Lisa Nemer joins Rosemary Coates to discuss the process.
Friday, March 17, 2023 · Stanley Chao
New provisions in the CHIPS ACT appear to be targeted at China, creating yet another dynamic that could slow the ultimate goal of the act: to boost U.S. production of semiconductors.
Thursday, March 2, 2023 · Bridget McCrea
Companies are rethinking globalization and repositioning more of their operations and sourcing closer to home. Here’s how the trend is affecting supply chain design.
Friday, February 10, 2023 · Jeff Berman
A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.
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