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How the Trade War and a Changing China Are Roiling World Shipping

November 4, 2019

The trade war and China’s economic shift made 2018 a tough year for global shipping and will continue to reverberate through the industry, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Global Drug Suppliers Challenge FDA as Safety Fears Rise

November 4, 2019

Bloomberg

Regulators want to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign-made pharmaceutical ingredients, as a wave of recalls has raised questions about the safety of the global drug-supply chain.

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Watch: Negotiating the Chaos of International Trade

November 1, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The decision about whether to keep manufacturing in China or seek other sources must take into account multiple factors, some of them less obvious than others, says Mark Baxa, president and CEO of FerniaCreek LLC.

Manufacturing Is Now Smallest Share of U.S. Economy in 72 Years

October 30, 2019

Bloomberg

Three years after Donald Trump campaigned for president pledging a factory renaissance, the opposite appears to be happening.

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Watch: Top Trends in Global Supply Chains

October 30, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Suzanne Richer, director of trade advisory practice with Amber Road, sketches out the major trends that are disrupting global supply chains today.

The Canal of Death Is Now an Economic Gateway for Eastern Europe

October 29, 2019

Bloomberg

The region that straddles the Danube in Romania and Bulgaria has made it a bread basket for centuries. But after years of corruption and political upheaval, it’s finally plugged into the world economy thanks to the EU’s open borders and money.

Another Round of Supply-Chain Predictions From S.F. Roundtable

October 28, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In Silicon Valley, a roomful of prognosticators gather once more to divine the future of global supply chains.

U.K. Businesses’ Brexit Frustration Mounting With the Costs

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

While most business leaders want to avoid a no-deal departure, continued uncertainty is not much better. With the cliff edge looming, and the prospect of another one in three months if the EU grants Parliament’s request for a further delay, collateral damage is mounting.

Ships Are Getting Bigger, But Intermodal Is the Answer, Economist Says

October 21, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When will ocean carriers shed their obsession with vessel size? Not anytime soon, according to one economist.

China Ties Agriculture Binge to Trump Reducing U.S. Tariffs

October 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Chinese officials are willing to start purchasing more U.S. agricultural products as part of the “phase one” trade deal, but it is not likely to reach the $40 billion to $50 billion touted by Trump.