Global Trade Management

Podcast | Can the U.S.-Canada Trading Relationship Be Saved?

The dispute between the U.S. and Canada over renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement threatens to do serious damage to one of the closest diplomatic friendships in the world today.

August 24, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The dispute between the U.S. and Canada over renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement threatens to do serious damage to one of the closest diplomatic friendships in the world today.

Five Ways to Measure ROI of Your Supply Chain Technology Platform

Given the complexity of doing business today, supply chain managers have their work cut out for them.

August 22, 2018

Jon Slangerup, SCB Contributor

Given the complexity of doing business today, supply chain managers have their work cut out for them.

Learning From Corruption Risk in Oil and Gas

A glance at international headlines in the compliance field reveal the reality that oil and gas companies seem to find themselves embroiled in corruption investigations more often than other industries. Those new to the compliance world may wonder why this is the case.

August 13, 2018

Valerie Charles

A glance at international headlines in the compliance field reveal the reality that oil and gas companies seem to find themselves embroiled in corruption investigations more often than other industries. Those new to the compliance world may wonder why this is the case.

In Times of Trade War, Companies Get Creative to Avoid Tariffs

Facing the barrage of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Steve Katz is ducking for cover in the trade-war version of a demilitarized zone.

August 13, 2018

Bloomberg

Facing the barrage of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Steve Katz is ducking for cover in the trade-war version of a demilitarized zone.

Maersk, IBM Say 94 Organizations Have Joined Blockchain Trade Platform

Shipping group Maersk said on Thursday 94 companies and organizations have so far joined a blockchain platform developed with IBM aimed at boosting efficiency and limiting the enormous paper trail of global container shipping.

August 10, 2018

The New York Times

Shipping group Maersk said on Thursday 94 companies and organizations have so far joined a blockchain platform developed with IBM aimed at boosting efficiency and limiting the enormous paper trail of global container shipping.

Three Reasons to Buy Into Blockchain and the Internet of Things

The supply chain of the future will require greater trust and transparency among its members.

July 25, 2018

Teresa Tomas

The supply chain of the future will require greater trust and transparency among its members.

Blockchain Efforts Move Beyond the Hype: ‘This Is Happening Now’

There has been more talk in recent years about how blockchain technology can change the world than actual projects showing what it can do.

July 23, 2018

Bloomberg

There has been more talk in recent years about how blockchain technology can change the world than actual projects showing what it can do.

Honeywell Eyes Supplier Shift to Avoid Tariff Hit

U.S. industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc said on Friday it had started sourcing some of its components from countries other than China to counter growing costs related to a tariff war between the world’s two largest economies.

July 23, 2018

Reuters

U.S. industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc said on Friday it had started sourcing some of its components from countries other than China to counter growing costs related to a tariff war between the world’s two largest economies.

U.S. Seaborne Imports Surging as Retailers Stock Up Early

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.

July 20, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.