China

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties – Who Benefits?

Monday, August 3, 2015 · Rosemary Coates The politics, economics and the regulations of dumping and countervailing duties are difficult legal processes to understand. Investigations and legal proceedings in front of the International Trade Commission require teams of accountants and lawyers and very often cost…

Panjiva: China’s Evolving Economy May Reshape Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 · Jeff Berman While the Chinese economy is typically viewed as above average, there are indications that things may not be as good as advertised, notes Panjiva

China’s soft economy has negative impact on ocean cargo supply chains

Monday, July 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson China's unstable economy has contributed to an uneven flow of good to and from the United States, report trade analysts.

Foreign Direct Investment Has Impact on Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Foreign direct investment has never been more important in catalyzing growth, whether in the developed or developing world.

Global Supply Chains May Be Headed in New Directions

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson As noted in today's news section, a new study done by Hong Kong's Standard Chartered Bank suggests that China's status as world's leading manufacturer may be in decline.

U.S. Reshoring vs. China’s “Made in China 2025” Initiative – Better Start Looking Over Your Shoulder

Friday, May 29, 2015 · Rosemary Coates In America, we are making great strides in advanced manufacturing which result in lower labor costs and higher productivity. We are winning the race right now…BUT… China is not sitting idly by and watching us pull ahead.

Imports Declined in April, Says Panjiva

Friday, May 22, 2015 · SCMR Staff Straying from its typical seasonal trajectory, United States-bound waterborne shipments dipped from March to April, according to data recently issued by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers.

More Evidence That Reshoring is Gaining Favor in Auto Supply Chain

Thursday, May 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson While the reshoring of auto manufacturing will have a much greater impact on the Mexican manufacturing sector, it will have long-term material effect on the U.S. distribution and logistics business, say analysts.

China Expands its Global Supply Chain Network

Thursday, April 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015), which is widely regarded as progressive legislation to modernize and renew U.S. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), has gained the support of prominent shipper associations—as well it should.

Just Don’t Go – Wait Until After Chinese New Year

Thursday, February 12, 2015 · Rosemary Coates Every year, about this time, I try to remind all of my clients to pay extra attention to shipments coming from China.

Chinese Contract Manufacturing

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 · Rosemary Coates It’s 2015 and a good time to take a fresh view of your contract manufacturers (CMs) in China.

Should Supply Chain Professionals Plan for a Shift in Business from China to India?

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 · Rosemary Coates Many industries are already leaving China in search of lower cost countries to produce goods such as cut and sew items and trinkets, even some electronic assembly and process industries.

The Evolving Landscape of Low Cost Country Sourcing…Reprised

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki Are last year’s low-cost countries the right answer for the future? Maybe not.

U.S. Reshoring Movement May Have China Concerned

Thursday, September 25, 2014 · Rosemary Coates A 2014 Boston Consulting Group report says that 52% of American corporations over $1billion in revenue are considering Reshoring

China is Testing Ground for Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Monday, September 1, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Companies must demonstrate their commitment to long-term engagement on climate sustainability with suppliers.