It’s widely accepted that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link – and based on the past few weeks, it appears some global supply chain links are in need of improvement. The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China is one...
The trade war is here. The world’s two biggest economies — the United States and China — are slinging tariffs with haste. As widely reported, the U.S. tariffs against China have now been levied, as of today, and the strategy may be one that stretches...
Going global isn’t just a growth strategy for businesses these days. In fact, it’s often a necessity to stay competitive. Cross-border trade introduces a whole host of challenges for suppliers and corporate buyers, from logistics to risk to compliance. These hurdles have given rise to...
When Apple succeeds, their suppliers succeed. And when Apple disappoints, the ramifications echo throughout the supply chain. This chain reaction became prominent during Apple’s most recent quarterly earnings report, released last week. The company sold an impressive 47.5 million iPhones, but that wasn’t enough to...
October 06, 2023
Major players in the parcel delivery industry are reportedly facing a weak holiday shipping season as demand for goods slows down. In response, both UPS and FedEx are offering discounts and cost relief to their customers, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Oct. 6). This shift in pricing strategy reflects the challenges faced by every link in the […]
August 23, 2018
It’s widely accepted that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link – and based on the past few weeks, it appears some global supply chain links are...
March 17, 2015
Global trade management solutions provider Amber Road has just made a major investment in a supply chain relationship services firm that will strengthen buyer-supplier partnerships throughout North America, Europe and Asia....
