Last year closed with a Phase One agreement to “reset the relationship” between the U.S. and China. Roughly the same time, the first cases of the novel coronavirus were presenting themselves in Wuhan. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on global markets will dwarf the...
Effective supply chain design requires taking an end-to-end view ... and that means looking beyond the four walls of the enterprise to what is happening (or could happen) in the world at large. Recognizing this, providers of Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions are...
Billions of dollars of merchandise tied up in the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy But what if the Hyundai deal falls through, asked Global Trade, and Hyundai is not able to ride to the rescue. Details of the potential disruption to the supply chains of companies in the US...
As of Labor Day, Global Trade was taking legal steps to prevent seizures of its ships and Hyundai Merchant Marine was in talks to take on some of the bankrupt carrier’s assets and customers. But what if the Hyundai deal falls through, asked Global Trade, and Hyundai...
Tossing aside the Head of Women’s Design for the J.Crew brand and trimming 175 from the payroll, the J.Crew Group last week announced alterations aimed at “critical improvements to our J.Crew women’s assortment including fit, design aesthetic and styling.” As Business...
Thin fabric shows flaws in yoga apparel maker’s over-stretched supply chain. Lululemon Athletica warns that there will be shortages in its women’s pants made from its “signature” black Luon fabric, a blend of 86% nylon - 14% Lycra with a trademarked brand name and a...
Flooding in Thailand creates global shortages in auto parts, hard disk drives The worst flooding in Thailand since 1942 has left a huge part of the country under water, putting the Thai people, who have already sustained more than 500 casualties, at risk for water-...
Datamyne’s bread-and-butter application: multiplying sourcing options “I HATE MY CABLE COMPANY.” It’s a staple of online community bulletin boards. People post a rant about the take-it-or-leave-it service provided by the cable TV company, or the phone company or pet...
The FDA mandates registration of imported food facilities By Peter Quinter, guest columnist On December 12, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. That Act basically required that companies shipping food to the U.S....
