Global Links

Trump Trade Policy Could Alter Industrial Real Estate Markets, Says Report

Thursday, April 20, 2017 · Patrick Burnson President Donald Trump's focus on curbing the trade deficit by bolstering U.S. exports and reducing imports could drive policy changes that may alter industrial real estate markets throughout the U.S., Cushman & Wakefield reported in logistics and industrial research…

Global Links: Embracing climate change solutions

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · Patrick Burnson At this time last year, we examined the worsening conditions in global supply chains brought about by dramatic shifts in climate patterns. Industry analysts maintain that it's not too late to reverse the trend.

IBM Study Points to New Value Proposition

Sunday, March 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Working with research partner, The Economist Intelligence Unit, the IBM Institute for Business Value surveyed 1,023 global procurement executives from 41 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Global Links: Balancing Financial Settlement and Inventory Levels Remain Key Concerns

Saturday, November 1, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Two new studies indicate that successful innovators in inventory control and banking will gain market share as supply chain disruption is addressed.

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.

Financial Distress in Container Shipping Industry Rises for Third Straight Year

Thursday, May 1, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Continued sluggish demand, a growing mountain of debt, and a radically changing global marketplace has the ocean container shipping industry reeling, say financial analysts.

Managing Global Trade Finance

Friday, May 21, 2010 · By Gene Tyndall and Tom Beube Supply chain managers need to learn more about what’s involved in financing international goods movement — and the new methods and technologies available to help them.

Global Sourcing: The Regional Dynamic

Monday, March 1, 2010 · Arnold Maltz, Adegoke Oke, Poul Erik Christiansen, Fred O. Walumbwa Research into the sourcing potential and practices in Africa, Eastern/Central Europe, and Asia/China reveal big differences—and big opportunities—for supply management professionals.