Global Trade Management

Industrial Real Estate Set to Break Records in 2017, Economists Say

December 29, 2016

Low interest rates, healthy consumer spending and strong e-commerce are forming good conditions for industrial and logistics real estate growth in 2017, says JLL, an investment management firm that offers real estate services. Potential investment in infrastructure and continued company expansion are also expected to fuel demand for warehouses and distribution centers despite global economic uncertainty.

Forecasters Expect U.S. Manufacturing to See Rising Profit in 2017

December 29, 2016

Industryweek

U.S. manufacturing and services firms expect to see rising revenues and profits next year, amid a stronger economy and only modest increases in costs, according to the Institute of Supply Management.

Miami Airport Announces New Freighter Services, Plans to Double Cargo Capacity

December 28, 2016

Air Cargo World

As it continues infrastructure upgrades, Miami International Airport (MIA) has announced further growth in its freighter service with the addition of two weekly roundtrip flights on a triangular route between MIA, Mexico City and Mérida via AeroUnion.

Tied to Europe, Britain's Car Industry Is Vulnerable After 'Brexit'

December 28, 2016

The New York Times

On Toyota's brightly lit assembly line here, workers guide wheel and engine assemblies into unfinished sedans. Driverless carts carry parts through narrow aisles to work stations. The assembly line moves with clockwork precision, able to pop out a vehicle every 72 seconds.

Chinese Factory Inflation Could Rise 4 Percent in 2017 First Quarter, Analysts Say

December 27, 2016

Bloomberg

The factory to the world has a new export: inflation. And it's shipping faster than many thought possible just a few months ago. China's weakening yuan, stimulus designed to ensure robust growth ahead of a crucial Communist Party Congress next year, and rebounding commodity prices are pushing up factory prices.

Keeping Pace With the E.U.'s Modern-Day Trade-Compliance Regime

December 27, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Arne Mielken, senior trade specialist with Amber Road.

2016 Supplier Information Management Report

December 22, 2016

OpenText

Trump Economy Poses Big Risk, High Reward for California

December 21, 2016

Los Angeles Times

California is at the epicenter of some of the most fundamental changes Donald Trump has proposed for the national economy, in trade and immigration. About 40 percent of all goods arriving in the United States by sea come through the state's ports. And more than a quarter of all undocumented immigrants in the U.S. live in California, many of them working in agriculture, hospitality and manufacturing.

Chinese Exports Are Transforming Southeast Asia, Economic Data Show

December 20, 2016

Bloomberg

China's investment is transforming its smaller Southeast Asian neighbors like never before while helping turn Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar into bigger destinations for its exports.China's investment is transforming its smaller Southeast Asian neighbors like never before while helping turn Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar into bigger destinations for its exports.

How Drug Maker Secures Integrity of Its Pharma Supply Chain

December 19, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Meeting mandates to protect the pharmaceutical supply chain from counterfeit drugs is no easy task, but Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain has found a way to do so well before U.S. legislation kicks in and while reining in costs.

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.