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Why Old-Fashioned Manufacturing Jobs Won’t Be Returning to the Western World
January 23, 2017
Manufacturing is no longer just about the production line, manufacturing, and jobs in manufacturing, have changed in ways that mean that the old jobs will never return to the rich world, and because of these changes, working out how many people are employed in manufacturing is difficult.
Terms of Trade: Understanding Trade Dynamics in the U.S.
November 2, 2016
This report takes a closer look at the experiences of companies that trade with the US, focusing on trade-related infrastructure, customs regulation and payments and building on the findings of a survey and expert interviews.
Global Supply Chains Increase Complexity of Supplier Risk Analysis
December 3, 2013
Almost seven out of 10 business leaders believe supplier risk analysis will become more complex as they expand into new global markets. That’s according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report Strategies for managing customer and supplier risks, sponsored by Dun & Bradstreet.
Strategies for Managing Customer and Supplier Risks
December 1, 2013
Some work toward a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management system while others respond piecemeal by putting specialists in place to manage specific threats. Where does your company fall along this spectrum?
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