Topic: Global Trade



Balancing risk and efficiency: Strategies for global supply chain realignment

Organizations that lead in building resilience are better positioned to benefit from future disruptions. Here’s how your organization can join that exclusive group.

Are CSCOs prepared for tariffs?

Cost pressures and tariffs are just two of the concerns chief supply chain officers cited in a new survey by consultancy Egon Zehnder.

Tackling tariffs with holistic thinking

PwC operations transformation partner Carla DeSantis says tariff mitigation should be only one data point in a supply chain optimization plan, which should be centered around holistic thinking.

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Balancing risk and efficiency: Strategies for global supply chain realignment

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 · V G Venkatesh, Ankur Rathi, and Yangyan Shi
Organizations that lead in building resilience are better positioned to benefit from future disruptions. Here’s how your organization can join that exclusive group.

Are CSCOs prepared for tariffs?

Monday, March 10, 2025 · Brian Straight
Cost pressures and tariffs are just two of the concerns chief supply chain officers cited in a new survey by consultancy Egon Zehnder.

Tackling tariffs with holistic thinking

Thursday, March 6, 2025 · Brian Straight
PwC operations transformation partner Carla DeSantis says tariff mitigation should be only one data point in a supply chain optimization plan, which should be centered around holistic thinking.

U.S. tariffs create urgent need for supply chain agility

Thursday, March 6, 2025 · Eric Linxwiler
Trump’s aggressive tariffs and the ongoing possibility of even greater tariffs mark a pivotal moment for global trade. While the challenges created by tariffs are significant, they also open the door to innovation and growth.
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A practical guide to using and choosing Incoterms rules correctly for global trade

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · John Vogt Ph.D., and Jonathan Davis Ph.D.
Global trade is enhanced by the correct use of International Commercial Terms, or Incoterms, which define which of the seller and buyer does which portion of the logistics chain. But, choosing the wrong one adds cost, complexity, delays, and increases risk exposure in moving…

The evolution of procurement hiring: Strategies for building the next-gen workforce

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · Daniel May
According to a recent report, only 14% of procurement leaders are confident about the future of procurement talent availability. Daniel May, director of procurement talent development for NASPO, outlines essential strategies to identify and recruit top talent.
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Overcoming obstacles and embracing new supply chain priorities

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Marisa Brown
So far, this year has been a continuation of 2024 with supply chains facing disruptions and challenges resulting from multiple factors beyond anyone’s control. At the beginning of 2025, APQC wrapped up its 11th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges…
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Starting inside the company: Supply chain resilience demands new initiatives and investments

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Global Links
So much is beyond any company’s control, including geopolitical and economic issues, new regulations, natural disasters, and shifting sustainability expectations. What is in a company’s control is to improve resilience systematically and sustainably.
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It’s time to stay focused

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
We talk often about what a visitor from another planet would think if they landed on Earth? Well, the same applies if you open my inbox. Two out of every three messages these days centers on artificial intelligence or the impact of tariffs on supply chains. If you didn’t…

The shifting landscape of tariffs: Strategies for supply chain resilience

Monday, March 3, 2025 · Jonathan Colehower
Tariffs and trade restrictions are introducing new complexities into global supply chains, requiring businesses to rethink sourcing, logistics, and cost management. As tariffs evolve, companies must proactively mitigate risks and optimize supply chain operations to maintain…

Five approaches to mitigate tariff disruptions in your supply chain

Thursday, February 27, 2025 · Al Mendoza and Lynlee Brown
The Trump administration’s frequent tariff announcements have left executives oscillating between complacency and panic, forcing companies to rethink supply chain strategies amid unpredictable trade disruptions and potential retaliatory actions.

What is the future of procurement?

Friday, February 21, 2025 · Brian Straight
What is the future of procurement? That is the question that McKinsey & Company sought to answer in a new benchmarking report focused on procurement.

The Perfect Order: Introduction

Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
The objective of any supply chain is to achieve the Perfect Order. Doing that, though, has remained elusive. Most companies are proficient at various points in the process, but few have achieved success at each level. The Perfect Order series lays out the path to that success.

Explainer: What is EDI?

Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
Electronic data interchange, or EDI, is a core technology used to enable supply chain success. The technology has been so effective that it remains in place today, even though it dates back to the 1960s.

Explainer: The basics of barcodes

Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
Barcode labeling projects require that the label size, label material, adhesive, label surface, and print methodology be thoughtfully considered before any money is spent.
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