6 Reasons Supply Chain Managers are Choosing India Over China for Trade
A new survey found U.S. C-Suite executives are over three times more likely to choose India over China for their future supply chain needs.
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TIm Cook Says Apple Plans to Increase Investments in Vietnam
Apple plans to increase investment in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.
Luxury Car Brands in Limbo After Chinese Company Violates Labor Laws
The U.S. ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region is delaying deliveries of high-end cars like Porsche, Audi, and Bentley to the U.S. market.
Supply Chain Stability Index: “Tremendous Improvement” in 2023
The stability of the supply chain has improved greatly in the past year, despite ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions.
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Supply Chain Outlook: What to Expect Near-Future
An investigation into how supply chains have changed, where they are heading, and how you can prepare.
Embracing the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity
An e2open research report exploring the growth of cross-border e-commerce through consumers’ eyes.
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In Transit: Building a Successful Nearshoring Strategy to Run Resilient Sourcing Operations
In this episode, Kerim Kfuri, the founder and president of The Atlas Network, joined In Transit host Vishnu Rajamanickam to discuss the complexities and emerging trends in nearshoring amidst geopolitical shifts and scenario changes.
Keep a Look Out for These Disruptions to the Automotive Supply Chain in 2024
The automotive supply chain survived the semiconductor shortage, but there are plenty of potentially unsettling disruptions on the docket for 2024.
Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
West Coast Ports Could Benefit from Global Trade Disruptions
While shifting Asian cargo from East Coast to West Coast U.S. ports adds time and cost, it is one option shippers have to counter continued risk in the Red Sea.
Shipping Rates Are on the Rise as Disruptions Continue in Red Sea, Panama Canal
As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.
Companies Shifting Away from China a Boon to U.S., Mexico
Nearly 75% of companies plan to reduce their share of sourcing from China, with the U.S. and Mexico appearing to be the big winners according to an AlixPartners survey.
Five Trends to Watch in 2024
The current economic climate has some similarities to the post-Cold War 1990s, and that means a boom could be on the horizon.
Navigating Cultural, Country Differences When Nearshoring Operations
While nearshoring can be a risk mitigation tool, it’s important for businesses to consider the differences between countries, including cultural, trade and even weather patterns.
Supply Chain Outlook: What to Expect Near-Future
An investigation into how supply chains have changed, where they are heading, and how you can prepare.
The Benefits of Free Trade Zones
Free Trade Zones offer opportunities to bring the global market to local markets, creating jobs and innovation around the world.
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Toy Imports Remain Strong Ahead of 2023 Holiday Season
While toy imports are down 30% year-over-year, they remain at 2019 pre-COVID levels, suggesting this holiday season may not be all doom and gloom for retailers.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Act Is Causing Disruption and Distress in Global Supply Chains
Listen as Rosemary Coates and Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of the international law firm, Braumiller Law Group, discuss the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
Canadian Supply Chain Law Places Responsibility on Executives
A Canadian supply chain law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, will place the responsibility on brands, retailers, and importers to identify and prevent child and forced labor within their supplier networks.
Global Apparel Retailers Better Positioned for Supply Chain Diversification
Companies across sectors are increasingly shifting manufacturing away from China in an effort to reduce vulnerability and exposure to rising labor costs. Research from Moody’s finds that large global apparel companies may fare the best when diversifying.
The Impacts of the Israel-Hamas Conflict on Global Trade
Shipping bottlenecks, increased costs, and disrupted deliveries could result in shifting transportation of goods from the Middle East as a result of the Israel-Hamas war.
Geopolitics, the Supply Chain, and Why It Matters
As the supply chain has become more global and more complicated, the influence of geopolitical events is creating more urgency for businesses to secure their networks.
Exports from India Grow as Companies Shift Away from China
India has seen a 44% increase in exports to the U.S. as American companies looking to diversify their supply chains turn away from China.
US Container Traffic Boosted by Back-to-School Rush
A bump in imports to the U.S. could be on the horizon, following a strong back-to-school season that indicate cargo volumes could reach 2 million TEUs during September and October.
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