The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific region is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean - including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance in these regions - addressing a range of challenges such as rising labor costs, poor infrastructure, complex customs and trade laws, unstable political climates and government controlled exchange rates.

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March 26, 2020
By Bloomberg
As Governments Tout Virus Aid, Companies Struggle to Tap It
In the rush to reassure, administrations have stumbled in the rollout of measures, leaving companies from catering to construction confused and increasingly anxious about accessing aid.
March 20, 2020
By Bloomberg
Apple’s Supply Chain Woes Linger Even as China Recovers
Apple Inc. kept its business rolling through the coronavirus pandemic this week by launching a new iPad Pro and two new Macs. But that doesn’t mean its supply chain is in the clear.
March 13, 2020
By Bloomberg
Extreme Weather Events Expose Vulnerability of Crops Globally
The world is on course to record its warmest winter ever, unsettling global crop production and raising the risk of food inflation.

March 12, 2020
By Bloomberg
Japan Can’t Quit Its Coal Habit, Nine Years After Fukushima
March 2, 2020
By Bloomberg
Italy’s China Chill Runs Deeper Than Fears Over the Coronavirus
February 10, 2020
By Jon Slangerup, SCB Contributor
Despite Slowdown in Global Trade, Opportunities Exist
February 4, 2020
By Bloomberg
The U.S.-China Trade War Has Vietnam in the Crosshairs
January 31, 2020
By Bloomberg
Robots Pose the Biggest Risk to Poorest Countries

January 28, 2020
By Bloomberg
The Philippines Is Making Roads and Cement With Plastic Garbage
January 27, 2020
By Bloomberg
Coronavirus Update: How the Virus Is Affecting Global Business
January 22, 2020
By Bloomberg
India’s Electric Car Ambitions Could Stumble on Lack of Lithium
January 21, 2020
By Bloomberg
Germany Breaks Korea’s Six-Year Streak as Most Innovative Nation
January 13, 2020
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The Intelligent Enterprise for the Automotive Industry
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The Intelligent Enterprise for High Tech Industry
November 1, 2019 | SAP
Platooning Is Transforming Trucking. Are You on Board?
July 31, 2019 | HERE
Practical Advice for Automating a Supply Chain Tech Stack
July 31, 2019 | HERE
Smarter & Faster: Helping Transportation and Logistics Companies Improve Fleet Management
June 19, 2019 | HERE

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October 14, 2019
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
West Coast Ports Still Dominate, But Are Feeling the Heat From Rivals
August 20, 2019
By Ali Ashraf, SCB Contributor
Uncertainty Looms Over Transpacific Shipping This Peak Season
July 1, 2019
By Mohamed Afilal, SCB Contributor
How the U.S.-China Trade War Can Benefit SMEs
June 27, 2019
By Mark Laufer
To Cope With High Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Importers Need to Act Now
April 2, 2019
By Eric Woodie, SCB Contributor
Container Shipping Can Help Diversify International Sales of U.S. Soybeans

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Welcome to the Age of 'The Universal Trade War'
November 03, 2017
Forget about trade friction between the U.S. and China. Now it's a global trade war. As more and more aggrieved countries jump into the game, we find ourselves in a world of retributive duties and other government actions against the ''dumping'' of goods in export markets. Read More
Is American Manufacturing Really Coming Home?
October 18, 2017
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