Apple Posts Monstrous Q2 15 Results with $58 billion in Revenue
Apple’s profit and revenue surge, as iPhone sales jump and China business rises becomes an increasingly vital part of Apple’s business.
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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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Six Best Practices to Improve Compliance with a Restricted Party Screening Solution
Screening for sanctioned parties is the foundation of many compliance and security programs. This white paper explores best practices to help you gain a better understanding of how to select a solution, and how to get the fastest return on your screening investment.
Trade Promotion Authority (FastTrack) Legislation Introduced in Congress
Trade Promotion Authority critical to advancing International Trade Agreements - Free and open trade benefits American businesses and consumers.
Are Your Spreadsheets Limiting Big Data Analytics?
According to a recent study from Accenture, 97% of executives reported having an understanding of how big data analytics can benefit their supply chain, yet only 17% reported utilizing big data in one or more supply chain functions.
Amber Road Acquires ecVision
The acquisition will expand Amber Road solutions footprint by providing more services at the place of origin, where the global supply chain begins, and also strengthens their value proposition in key industries.
The Invisible Network That Keeps The World Running
Travelling with a group called Unknown Fields, writer Tim Maughan stepped on board a container ship to investigate the humungous, algorithmically-controlled network that supplies most of what you own.
Twenty-Six States Achieve Record Export Levels
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced new data that shows 26 states achieved records in goods exports in 2014, while eight additional states experienced growth in merchandise exports over 2013 levels.
4 Supply Chain Visibility Truths to Consider for Your Business
To reduce inventories, optimize networks, and mitigate risk, global supply chain teams need near real-time visibility into the status of orders and shipments.
Apple May Spend $1.7 Billion to Diversify Its Global Supply Chain
Japan Display Inc. may build a factory in Japan to increase panel production - Apple would cover much of the plant’s construction costs, and would get most of its panel output for its line of iPhone mobile devices.
Aberdeen Group Report: Domestic vs. International Supply Chain Performance & Investment Disparity
A typical international shipment is more than 2 times as costly as a domestic one. This report investigates the significant performance gap between global leaders and laggards, and provides strategies that top performers deploy to save over $17 million annually.
Global Sourcing Optimization: Factories Are Taking it to The Cloud
From personal information to data produced by million dollar corporations, it is no surprise that more and more information can be found on the cloud.
4 Preferential Trade Agreements to Have on Your Radar in 2015
Could 2015 be the year of preferential trade agreements?
Navigating the #1 Growth Market: New SCM World Research on China Trade
A recent SCM World study found that supply chain leaders view China as the indisputable premier growth opportunity. At the same time, it was fifth on executives’ list of countries considered too risky to do business in. So how do you capitalize on these growth opportunities while minimizing risk?
2015 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook
This comprehensive report analyzes global and domestic trends impacting capital spending and economic growth in the coming year.
Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2015
The Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index uses three metrics to assess and rank 45 emerging markets countries. Size and Growth Attractiveness make up 50% of overall Index score. Compatibility and Connectedness each account for 25% of overall score.
Saudi Arabia Muscles Its Way to Second Place in Agility’s Emerging Markets Index
Saudi Arabia jumped to second place in this year’s Agility Emerging Markets Index, ahead of established BRIC nations Brazil, Russia and India, as they struggled with continuing poor infrastructure, corruption and conflict.
Global Growth Revised Down, Despite Cheaper Oil, Faster U.S. Growth
Oil fell as much as 5 percent today after the International Monetary Fund cut its 2015 global economic forecast on lower fuel demand and key producer Iran hinted prices could drop to $25 a barrel without supportive OPEC action.
Cuban Cigars Allowed in the US After Ban is Lifted
US restrictions on trade with Cuba are being eased from Friday (1/16/2015) - the ban on Cuban cigars will be lifted and Americans, providing the supply chain can deliver, will be able to purchase one of the world's best cigars again.
What Free Trade Could Mean For The United States and Cuba
Even though the U.S. embargo on Cuba has been in place for half of Cuba’s independent history, U.S. businesses are keeping an eye on new opportunities in Cuba.
Why is U.S. Manufacturing Allegedly Thriving?
With many new faces taking their seats in Congress, there has never been a better time for our elected officials to come together to leverage the current revival in U.S. manufacturing.
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