Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

In U.S.-China Spat, Vietnam Is Coming Out on Top

December 17, 2018

In the race to lure companies looking for alternative sites amid the U.S.-China trade war, Vietnam wields a slew of advantages over its rivals.

Winner Winner, Pork Dinner? Applebee’s Triumphs in Trump's Trade War

December 14, 2018

Bloomberg

President Trump’s tough stance on trade has led U.S. farmers to lose a lot of overseas business, but at home, it may turn into a win for diners ordering baby-back ribs.

IPhone Suppliers May Leave China If Tariffs Jump

December 14, 2018

Bloomberg

Apple’s suppliers will keep making iPhones in China if the U.S. imposes tariffs on the devices — unless those levies skyrocket.

U.S. Producer Prices Exceeded Estimates in November

December 12, 2018

Bloomberg

U.S. producer prices rose in November on advances in foods and transportation services, while a measure of underlying costs accelerated.

A Tariff-Era Survival Kit for American Firms in Asia

December 11, 2018

Bloomberg

U.S. firms operating in Asia are adapting to global trade uncertainty with a range of survival tactics, from reviewing how goods are classified to tweaking their supply chains.

Tobacco Farmers Are Getting Closer to Cannabis Switch

December 11, 2018

Bloomberg

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes made a $1.8bn investment in global cannabis company Cronos Group amid pressure to find new growth avenues.

China's New Drug-Buying Program Is Causing Pain in Procurement

December 10, 2018

Bloomberg

China is changing the way it procures drugs in its major cities. The result: Prices are set to tumble.

Q&A | What's Driving Supply-Chain Network Optimization?

December 6, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What exactly is "optimization" as it relates to supply-chain management today? Here are some of the drivers behind that concept.

TechWatch

Out With the Old: Ensuring the Proper Disposal of I.T. Assets

December 5, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Talk of technology almost always centers on the latest and greatest piece of hardware. But what about the stuff it’s replacing?

Q&A | How P&G Responds to Changing Customer Preferences

December 5, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The consumer-products giant has an innovative strategy for adjusting to ever-shifting consumer preferences.

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

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