Global Trade & Economics

Second Cyberattack in a Week Hits Global Shipping Industry

October 2, 2020

The cyberattack is raising concern about disruptions to supply chains already straining to move goods heading into the usual peak season for consumer demand.

[IDC Analyst Report] Oracle: Putting the Business Process First in IoT

September 30, 2020

Oracle

Here's what IDC’s lead internet-of-things analyst has to say about Oracle’s IoT Intelligent Applications.

Deep Analysis Analyst Brief: Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace

September 30, 2020

Oracle

In its latest report, advisory firm Deep Analysis examines the capabilities of Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace, and how it can help solve supply-chain process limitations.

Research Report: New Rules for Supply Chain Insights, Collaboration and Overall Resiliency

September 30, 2020

Oracle

Three capabilities are now deemed essential for supply-chain management: enhanced insights, broader collaboration and resiliency.

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Watch: Is Manufacturing Really Abandoning China?

September 30, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Major brands and manufacturers are laying the groundwork for shifting operations out of China in favor of several other low-cost countries — and maybe even the U.S., says Juan Riboldi, principal and president of Ascent Advisor.

Carbon Border Tax Emerges in EU as Weapon to Protect Green Deal

September 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The first glimpse is emerging of a levy the European Union is drawing up to ensure its Green Deal environmental rules aren’t undone by nations with weaker standards.

What’s Your Tariff Strategy?

September 29, 2020

River Rock Advisors

Implementing these proactive measures will help companies stay competitive.

Are Batteries the Trade War China’s Already Won?

September 29, 2020

Bloomberg

The global battery market will be worth about $116 billion a year by 2030 — up from around $28 billion now. But the U.S. is on course to capture only a small piece of that.

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Watch: Can All Those Retail Bankruptcies Be Avoided?

September 27, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We’re in a time of multiple bankruptcies being declared by venerable retail brands. Jason DeJonker, attorney with the law firm of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, discusses their options in the face of ultimate failure.