Topic: Global Trade

Supply Chains Need to Adjust Now to New Global Factors

Friday, July 21, 2023 · Marko Kovacevic and Sarah Lahti The environment for supply chains has changed. Companies need to redesign their operations now to be trusted and reliable sources for their customers.

Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast: Strategies for global trade compliance

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.

For the CHIPS Act to work, stop bashing China

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.

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Supply Chain Design Meets the Reshoring Trend

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.

Muted 3PL growth forecast by Armstrong

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.

Addressing challenges in global logistics operations with technology

Monday, October 31, 2022 · SCMR Staff Buddharatn Ratawal and Taherah Kuhl from Dassault Systèmes, discuss the technology solutions that help create a supply chain network that is agile, sustainable.

Leapfrogging in the Post-COVID World with Cutting Edge Supply Chain Technology

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · CrimsonLogic In the pandemic-induced supply chain crisis, getting to the bottom of low inventories requires more tech than grit.

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Regionalize your supply chain: Closer is better

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · Knut Alicke, Kai Hoberg and Julien Mauhourat Highly complex, global supply chains might have passed their peak given the accelerating uncertainties in supply and demand. In this article, we illustrate that regional supply chains can be more resilient and need not be more expensive if planned well.

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Using governance to improve procure-to-pay

Monday, May 2, 2022 · SCMR Staff Adopting a global process owner can lead to improvements.

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Global Trade Management (GTM) Software Update: Using technology to manage global trade complexities

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Bridget McCrea With world trade volumes climbing and the dynamics of buying and selling overseas changing, companies need GTM software more than ever.

What effect will Russian sanctions have on your supply chain?

Monday, April 25, 2022 · Rosemary Coates We must carefully plan to limit the impact of bans and limitations on raw materials from neon to oil as well as how cargo can now travel.