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.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
While logistics managers may expect to see fewer proposed mega-trade deals under the new administration, analysts say that there will still be new markets opening up for both U.S. imports and exports this year. Regulatory obstacles remain, however, and logistics managers will…
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president has the potential to upset the established global order and change the economic outlook.
Monday, December 5, 2016 · Michael Gravier
There is plenty more room for trade agreements in the future, but as an example of the pervasiveness of global trade, with 164 countries part of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, most countries have already made at least some basic move to join the global economy.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 · Jeff Berman
October shipments––at 982,387––were up 5.6 percent compared to September and up 7.4 percent annually for its fastest pace since February, as well as marking the fourth straight month of import growth.
Friday, November 4, 2016 · Stanley E. Fawcett, Amydee M. Fawcett, Sebastian Brockhaus and A. Michael Knewmeyer
After 20 plus years of talking about collaboration, there is still a long way to go.
Friday, August 19, 2016 · Jeff Berman
After negative growth in July, United States-bound waterborne shipments in July returned to growth, according to recent data issued by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers.
Monday, July 11, 2016 · Peter Liston
Brexit took a big bite out of the British economy and roiled financial markets across the globe. Market and regulatory uncertainty dampens the outlook for investment and growth, and unfortunately, we can expect a sustained period of uncertainty once exit negotiations begin.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 · Datamyne
Along with exchange rates, costs of production, availability of raw materials and market demand, a change in climate can redirect trade flows, raise the price of trade goods and create openings for new products.
Monday, April 25, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
In a hyper-connected global economy, where businesses and consumers increasingly make decisions based upon brand reputation and responsible corporate practices, companies large and small need increased visibility into the multiple layers of their supply chain to mitigate…
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 · Rosemary Coates
The One Belt and One Road Initiative is a development strategy and framework that focuses on connecting countries primarily in Eurasia. There are two main components: the land-based "Silk Road Economic Belt" (SREB) and oceangoing "Maritime Silk Road" (MSR).
Monday, February 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Ten Southeast Asian countries launched a long-term plan to achieve regional economic integration within the next 10 years in an effort to better compete with China, Japan and South Korea. However, supply chain infrastructure must be rapidly improved for this to happen.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of November released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) indicate that air cargo markets remained weak.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
At this time last year our experts told us to expect a “gravity shift” toward economic centers in the East. China's sudden decline has changed all that, and it now appears that supply chains may remain in stasis worldwide.
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