IHS | SupplyChainBrain

Power, Transport, Logistics Reported to Be Growth Areas in Sub-Saharan Africa

May 12, 2016

IHS

Bright spots in economic diversification for sub-Sharan Africa were reported at the World Economic Forum on Africa.

Usage-Based Auto Insurance Could Have 142 Million Subscribers Globally by 2023

May 11, 2016

IHS

Usage-based auto insurance (UBI) is a growing segment of the automotive insurance market, the result of a technological revolution as the Internet of Things continues to further influence various industries.

Gains Seen in Dry Bulk Shipping May Fade in Second Half of 2016

April 15, 2016

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Shipping rates for vessels transporting commodities such as coal, iron ore and grains racked up impressive gains in the first quarter of 2016 after hitting record lows, but the rally could flatten out into the second half as the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, according to IHS Inc.

Low Prices Undercut Margins of Commodity Producers, Negatively Affect Supply Chains, Report Finds

January 27, 2016

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Low profitability has undermined commodity producers and brings high risks to the supply chain, according to IHS Inc.

Despite Subsidized Loans, Russian Light-vehicle Sales Drop 41.5 Percent Year Over Year in April

May 22, 2015

IHS

Russia's light-vehicle market is still in the mire as a result of the very poor macro environment and it remains to be seen if subsidized car loans will move the dial.

China Drives Global Demand for Silicones, But Its Production Level 'Threatens' Market

April 14, 2014

IHS

A robust demand for silicones in China, combined with an improving economy there, is driving market growth for these versatile polymers, which are increasingly vital to the construction, automotive, cosmetics and medical/pharmaceutical industries, says a new global market research report released by IHS.