E2open Completes Acquisition of Amber Road
With Amber Road, E2open expands global trade management offerings on leading cloud-based end-to-end supply chain platform.
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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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Medical Technologies Company Remedies Complex Compliance Operations
By implementing Amber Road’s Trade Automation solution, the company was able to establish a unified and automated process across five divisions in multiple countries.
The Essential Guide to Exporting: Keys to Growth
The global economy makes it essential for organizations to expand their markets to grow revenue...however, complex export regulations can be an impediment to the supply chain and hold back revenue growth.
Improving Cost, Quality and Speed in the Fashion Industry Part 2
When it comes to quality, there is no compromise...successful quality and sustainable innovation for new products will be judged by consumer demand.
Improving Cost, Quality and Speed in the Fashion Industry Part 1
The challenges for CXOs in the fashion industry can also be catalysts for supply chain improvements.
Collaboration & Visibility: The Building Blocks of a Stronger, More Agile Supply Chain
This white paper details the benefits of having true end-to-end visibility, connectivity, and control for your supply chain, and by linking visibility to business processes and using this connectivity for decision-making and execution can have a significant impact on effectiveness and efficiency.
Trump’s 5% Tariffs On All Goods Imported From Mexico Does Not Sit Well With U.S. Businesses
President Trump’s threat to impose across-the-board tariffs on Mexico is stirring widespread opposition and concern among U.S. business groups who say they could have major negative impacts on supply chains and trade activity.
U.S. Ecommerce and Last Mile Logistics Tenants are Fueling Industrial Construction Boom
According to a report by Avison Young, last-mile and ecommerce logistics are fuelling demand for build-to-suit distribution centers that are fully automated and reliant on technology to create supply-chain efficiencies.
Avison Young Spring 2019 Global Industrial Market Report
Avison Young Releases Its Spring 2019 Global Industrial Market Report: Strong demand and tight supply define industrial property sector in markets around the world.
8 Retailers Facing Rising Risk as China Trade War Escalates
US has increased tariffs on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10% to 25%, the hike was announced hours before China was set to sit down with the US for trade talks.
Global Sourcing and Improving Supply Chain Visibility
When comparing today's retail environment with the past, it isn't surprising that the industry remains focused on improving visibility in the supply chain (again).
Trump Tweeted; Trade War Tariffs on $200B Chinese Imports Will Rise 25%
President Donald Trump threatened to dramatically escalate the trade war with China and said on Friday that tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods will increase from 10% to 25% and the US will slap an additional $325 billion worth of Chinese goods with a 25% tariff.
Six Steps to a Great Technology Stack
Finding the right stack might sound daunting at first, but if you approach the challenge as a way to spark your company’s innovativeness in finding new ways to compete and win, you’ll build internal consensus and momentum that will drive you through to success.
American Association of Exporters and Importers Trade Trends Report 2018
How are companies using technology to address varying global trade issues such as labor rates, uncertain transportation costs and last-mile delivery challenges?
UK Parliament Rejects Theresa May’s Revised Brexit Deal
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was rejected once again by Parliament, throwing the country deeper into a political crisis and raising the prospect that the divorce will be delayed or even reversed.
International Women’s Day 2019 - #BalanceforBetter | Breakthrough Moment for Women in Global Trade
Today is International Women's Day; Kathleen Marran, vice president of marketing, diverse segments, at UPS, writes about how this moment is a breakthrough for women in global trade, and even more, how inclusion represents a real chance to strengthen communities.
Retailers Urge Congress to Pass Tariff Relief Legislation | Tariffs Cost US $2.7 Billion per Month
As President Trump claims that billions are flowing into Treasury from tariffs, new data shows it’s coming from American companies - The National Retail Federation is calling on Congress to pass legislation to exclude some items from the administration’s tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
US Retailers Receive Some Good News on Trump Easing China Trade Tariff Tensions
The Retail Industry Leaders Association, the National Retail Association, and the Association for Supply Chain Management welcomed President Trump's decision to delay the March 1st China tariff hike on thousands of everyday consumer products.
Do More Global Shipping with Less Work by Implementing Blockchain Resources & Technologies
When you think about all the players involved in a single shipment’s journey, it is really no wonder how often there are issues and inconsistencies in the supply chain, however, shipping on the blockchain will eliminate much of the hassle with poor visibility and paperwork problems.
The Logistics of Canadian eCommerce
U.S. companies have found that a logistics plan that works well for the U.S., cannot simply be replicated for operating in Canada.
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