In the wake of the defeat of his healthcare proposal, President Trump might well be hoping for a comeback in the form of passing new trade legislation. What are the chances of that happening?

The return of manufacturing to the U.S. and Europe from Asia is happening - but not at the pace that proponents of reshoring might hope. And there are some unexpected complications that need to be addressed.

So the major driver behind all those lost American jobs is free trade? Not so fast.

Analyst Insight: Procurement departments have spent the last 20 years perfecting procurement by automating procurement systems and standardizing highly competitive Request for Proposal processes. This works well when buying commodities and transactions, but falls short for organizations looking for collaborative supplier relationships where flexibility and innovation are essential. Today's progressive procurement organizations are re-evaluating their approaches and are making a conscious shift along the sourcing continuum. - Kate Vitasek, faculty member, University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business Administration