Global Trade Management

Huawei’s Troubles Are a Big Opportunity for Ericsson and Nokia

June 27, 2019

Over the past two decades, China’s Huawei Technologies has come to dominate the global telecom equipment market, winning contracts with a mix of sophisticated technology and attractive prices. Now, with Huawei at the center of a U.S.-China trade war, the tide is turning.

Executive Opinion

To Cope With High Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Importers Need to Act Now

June 27, 2019

Mark Laufer

As the trade war between the U.S. and China heats up, it’s becoming clear that the dispute won’t end in a quick resolution. Nevertheless, importers must take action now, to protect themselves from the disruption that’s sure to result.

Podcast | The Ever-Changing World of Global Trade Management

June 21, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Global trade management is in a state of constant flux. How can importers and exporters keep up with what’s going on?

The Era of ‘Made in China’ Is Over, Says World’s Top Bicycle Maker

June 20, 2019

Bloomberg

Giant Manufacturing Co. saw the writing on the wall early on. The world’s biggest bicycle maker started moving production of U.S.-bound orders out of its China facilities as soon as it heard Trump threaten tariff action in September.

Trade War Has Intel Reviewing Global Supply Chain, CEO Says

June 18, 2019

Bloomberg

Both foreign and domestic companies are pivoting production away from China amid Trump’s efforts to reset the parameters for global trade and manufacturing.

India Increases Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War Heats Up

June 17, 2019

Bloomberg

India has imposed higher customs duties on a raft of U.S. goods effective this week in response to similar measures taken by Washington.

Google Is Moving More Hardware Production Out of China

June 17, 2019

Bloomberg

While Google’s hardware production in China pales in comparison to the likes of Apple, its shift may herald a broader trend as tensions between Beijing and Washington escalate.

Companies Are Wildly Overestimating Their ‘Digital Maturity’ in Supplier Management

June 17, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to assessing progress toward digital transformation of the procurement function, a lot of companies appear far less advanced than they think they are.

Apple’s U.S. iPhones Can All Be Made Outside of China If Needed

June 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Apple Inc. has a backup plan if the U.S.-China trade war gets out of hand.

Chinese Exporters Dodge Tariffs With Fake Made-in-Vietnam Labels

June 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Some Chinese exporters are going to extreme lengths to avoid the hit from Trump’s tariffs.

Global Trade Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding global trade management software and systems and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in global trade management software - which streamlines logistics and business processes related to cross-border trade - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using global trade management solutions for supply chain optimization.