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Brexit Uncertainty Is Already Causing Supply Chain Problems, Says Industry Body

November 16, 2017

The achingly slow progress of the U.K.'s divorce talks with the European Union could already be having a serious effect on suppliers on both sides of the English Channel, an industry body has warned.

The Future of Manufacturing: A Progress Report

November 16, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Grant Thornton checks in with a new survey that reveals the chief concerns of U.S. manufacturers today, and how they're coping with change.

Tech Is Becoming Critical As U.S. Sharpens Focus on Sanctions Violations

November 14, 2017

Maritime Executive

In the past year, political shakeups around the world have added new layers of complexity to the already complex ocean supply chain. Within this, trade sanctions in particular have evolved dramatically in the last few months, and are putting greater pressure on companies to remain compliant.

UPS Wants to Set Blockchain Standards for Freight Industry

November 14, 2017

Air Cargo World

UPS, and its subsidiary Coyote Logistics, have joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA), throwing their considerable weight behind the development of blockchain technology standards and education for the freight industry.

China's Technology Ambitions Could Upset the Global Trade Order

November 13, 2017

The New York Times

Washington officials and major global companies increasingly worry about a new generation of deals that could give China a firmer grip on the technology of tomorrow.

China Grows Belt and Road Business

November 10, 2017

Maritime Executive

Trade between China and countries along the Belt and Road reached a value of $786bn in the first three quarters of this year, up 15 percent on the same period last year.

North Korea: The Supply Chain Perspective

November 8, 2017

Resilinc

U.S. Trade Gap Widens As Imports Increase

November 6, 2017

Industryweek

The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened to a four-month high as imports rose for the first time since April, according to the Commerce Department. The report also showed inventories increased at wholesalers and fell at retailers.

In Talks Over Nafta 2.0, IP Concerns Step to the Fore

November 6, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Physical products are important, but one of the biggest stumbling blocks to a revised North American Free Trade Agreement could be something that you can't hold in your hands.

What Does a 'No Deal' Brexit Mean and How Bad Could It Get?

October 30, 2017

The Guardian

Calls are growing among conservative politicians for Britain to walk away from the deadlocked Brexit talks and prepare for the consequences of leaving Europe without a diplomatic agreement in place.