International trade - Articles - Page 38

Global Macrotrends That Will Shape Supply Chains of the Future

February 7, 2014

Professor Thomas Goldsby of Ohio State discusses his study of global macrotrends and how they will impact supply chains of the future.

Batten Down the Hatches: New Trade Regs Are on the Way

January 31, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is trade compliance nothing but a headache? Or can it be good for business?

LAN Cargo to Build First U.S. Maintenance Facility

January 30, 2014

Air Cargo World

The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) convinced LAN Cargo to build its first U.S. maintenance facility at Miami International Airport. The $23.9m project is expected to create more than 300 jobs in the first five years.

Government, Businesses Urged to Focus on Supply Chain Barriers That Waste Food

January 24, 2014

Economic Times

Governments and businesses should make efforts to reduce supply chain inefficiencies, which among others significantly contributes to loss of as much as 1.3 billion tonnes of food every year, says a report.

Using Data to Mitigate Risk and Build Supply Chain Resiliency

January 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Data-based predictive analysis that helps companies anticipate global catastrophes and model potential supply chain disruptions is playing an increasing role in risk management, says Perry Rotella, supply chain group executive at Verisk Analytics.

Assessing and Managing Risk in Global Supply Chains

January 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Many companies are looking beyond China to less developed nations for sourcing, says Mark Michaels, chief commercial officer at Damco. Michaels discusses supply chain risks around the expansion into less developed areas and the pressure on providers to deliver service comparable to that in mature markets.

Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

January 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Surveys conducted by McKinsey and Company indicate that supply chain management is becoming a higher priority in boardrooms at the same time the job is becoming more challenging and complex. McKinsey Principal Yogesh Malik identifies issues for supply chain managers to address now and trends to watch.

Standardizing Ocean Freight Environmental Reporting

January 22, 2014

Environmental Leader

EcoVadis and BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) have teamed up to standardize environmental reporting requests for the sea freight supply chain.

China Merchants Group Focuses on Investing in Mainland's Logistics Sector

January 22, 2014

South China Morning Post

China Merchants Group will take advantage of merger and acquisition opportunities in the mainland's fragmented logistics and infrastructure sector as local governments deleverage, said the company's chairman, Fu Yuning.

Making Global Sourcing Work for You

January 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Sourcing and transporting raw materials and components are growing expenses for U.S manufacturers and distributors. Foster Finley, managing director, AlixPartners LLP, offers advice on how better sourcing decisions can help keep these costs in control.