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Indonesia Threatens to Ban European Goods as Palm Row Escalates

March 25, 2019

Indonesia threatened to ban imports of goods from the European Union in retaliation for the bloc’s move to impose stricter limits on how palm oil can be used in green fuels.

Ocean Carriers Have the Upper Hand Over Shippers — For Now

March 18, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the never-ending struggle for advantage between shippers and ocean carriers, the latter appear to have the upper hand for the moment.

Boeing's Supply Chain Waits for Answers, Too

March 15, 2019

Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg Opinion

The grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max jet will have ripple effects — not all of them bad — across an aviation industry that’s been a steadying force for industrial conglomerates.

The Truth About Supply Chain Costs From a Logistics Perspective

March 15, 2019

Jamie Overley, SCB Contributor

Let's assume you have a successful product, a well-developed brand and a seamless manufacturing process. Now, you’re ready to take your product to the international stage.

U.K. Firms Slam No-Deal Brexit Levies as Too Risky, Too Late

March 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Under the temporary regime announced Wednesday, the U.K. would avoid slapping tariffs on most imported goods, though prices of key European Union products including beef, cheese and cars would rise.

10 Things to Look for in a Parcel Shipping System Partner

Ten Things to Look for in a Parcel Shipping System Partner

March 13, 2019

Pierbridge

Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration With Communities of Practice

March 8, 2019

Lauren Trees and Mercy Harper, SCB Contributors

Supply-chain leaders know the importance of collaboration better than most.

Enter Now for the 2019 Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition

March 7, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has extended the deadline to participate in its annual Supply Chain Innovation Award, in partnership with SupplyChainBrain.

The No-Deal Diet: How Brits Would Eat If Brexit Shuts Off Trade

March 7, 2019

Bloomberg

No more avocado toast or banana smoothies, and forget about shaving fresh Parmesan on pasta.

The Man Leading Alibaba’s High-Stakes Southeast Asia Expansion

March 5, 2019

Bloomberg

In December, Alibaba Group put Pierre Poignant in charge of Lazada, the subsidiary spearheading the Chinese e-commerce giant’s Southeast Asia expansion. The choice was out of character for several reasons.