Latest posts about Globalization
U.S and Mexico are pegged to be big winners as companies move away from China
January 2, 2024
More companies are moving to reduce their sourcing exposure to China, finds AlixPartners survey.
Global Logistics: Vexing issues linger
February 2, 2023
Even before the pandemic, the idea of managing a streamlined global freight transportation network was considered by many as the single biggest challenge facing U.S. companies looking to build a universal brand—no matter the industry.
Can Globalization Be Rejuvenated?
July 18, 2022
Is globalization in terminal decline, or will it survive or even thrive in some other form?
DHL “Connectedness” index: ongoing importance seen for globalization
December 1, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed certain logistics processes and operations, due to the shifts it brought in consumer behavior, one area that remains on solid footing is globalization.
DHL Global Connectedness Index highlights ongoing importance of globalization
November 30, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic has, in some ways, fundamentally changed certain logistics processes and operations, due to the shifts it brought about in consumer behavior, and, more specifically, consumption and buying preferences, one area that remains on solid footing is globalization.
DHL Express heralds major $360M investment in the Americas region
July 15, 2021
Global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL announced earlier this month that it is spending more than $360 million between 2020-2022, in an initiative focused on building new and expanding existing facilities in the America’s region, spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean, coupled with investing millions of dollars into its Americas air network, for things like the introduction of new direct flight routes.
GMIS head: Companies will sink, swim, or surf depending on digital readiness
July 21, 2020
Speaker at Hannover Messe Digital Days event says new normal will include hybrid models of digital technology with physical activity.
ASCM Day 1: If it’s Monday, it must be Las Vegas
September 16, 2019
The first day of the first event under the ASCM banner began with a focus on the global supply chain
Global Online Logistics Community: If You Build It They Will Come, Sometimes
February 23, 2018
A global online logistics community should be a vibrant entity where transparency of information, pricing, and service levels empower enterprises, carriers, and suppliers to take full advantage of revenue opportunities and build trusted-partner relationships.
Optimize Your Global Supply Chain with SAP and Enterprise Labeling
April 26, 2017
This paper will take a look at today’s supply chain pressures, outline the pitfalls of managing labeling at a local level and explain how Enterprise Labeling can seamlessly integrate with your SAP solution to bring your company’s labeling to the next level and make a measurable difference for your business.
Increased Policy Uncertainty & Maturing Global Value Chains Weakened 2016 Trade Growth
February 23, 2017
Trade developments in 2016 reflected a number of factors including slow global growth and low commodity prices, as well as increased policy uncertainty and maturing global value chains, 2016 is the fifth consecutive year of slow trade growth and the year with the weakest performance in trade since the global financial crisis.
Global Supply Chains
January 30, 2017
Supply chain professionals who operate in the global environment need to be armed with a solid global supply chain management strategy.
Urban World: Mapping the Economic Power of Cities
July 8, 2015
Companies trying to identify the most promising growth opportunities need to be able to map this movement and spot the individual cities where their businesses are most likely to thrive.
Globalization & The Supply Chain
November 18, 2013
The future of globalization and supply chains may very well be characterized by how well companies learn to overcome the "last mile" challenges associated with the bottom billion consumers.
How the Leaders Are Tackling Global Trade Management
May 2, 2013
As supply chains become more complex and the number of overseas suppliers expand, Global Trade Management has assumed critical importance. How are the leaders managing supplier relationships, data integration, and compliance challenges in this increasingly tough global arena? A new Chief Supply Chain Officer study from the Aberdeen Group provides some answers.