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Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
South Korea Finally Overtakes China in Goods Exported to U.S.
Fueled by U.S. consumer demand for semiconductors, South Korea continues to make huge inroads as China fades.
Ask an Expert: The Benefits of Manufacturing in Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
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.
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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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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.
World Economic Outlook - Legacies, Clouds, Uncertainties
Among advanced economies, the United States and the United Kingdom in particular are leaving the crisis behind and achieving decent growth - though even for those two countries, potential growth is now lower than in the early 2000s.
The Myth of America’s Manufacturing Renaissance
A new report by the ITIF, assesses the true status of the American manufacturing economy and argues pundits have overestimated the impact of isolated incidents of reshored production and misread or ignored the data.
Global Connectedness Index 2014
DHL, the global logistics leader, today released the third edition of its Global Connectedness Index (GCI), a detailed analysis of the state of globalization around the world.
Global Forwarding - Delivering to the Entire World
If you’d asked me what I know about global forwarding when I joined the industry two years ago, I would have looked at you quizzically and said, “Global forwarding? What’s that?” However, if I was asked the same question today, my answer would be very different.
Global Supply Chain Study Highlights Reversal of Outsourcing
Relocation of manufacturing and product sourcing to emerging economies is no longer the gold standard for global businesses, according to a study from the Global Supply Chain Institute in UT's Haslam College of Business.
How to Feed the World in 2050
While agriculture will be forced to compete for land and water with sprawling urban settlements, it will also be required to serve on other major fronts.
Global Connectedness Index Signals Strong Comeback for International Supply Chains
Flows of trade, capital, information and people stretched out over more distant geographies, documenting a decline in regionalization.
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