U.S. Demand for Shein, Temu Prompts Rise in Air Cargo Rates
Demand for goods from Chinese e-commerce retailers such as Shein and Temu, which offer fast delivery times, are responsible for a spike in air cargo rates from China to the U.S. that is atypical for this time of year.
How Microsoft gained 92% visibility with its sentient supply chain system
Microsoft is renowned for working at the cutting edge, for its ability to lead on, and influence, major trends in society. And it has a multi-trillion-dollar market value to prove it.
India set to benefit from supply chain challenges, WEF says
An overwhelming majority of global economists believe that India will be among the biggest beneficiaries from changes in global supply chains.
Lack of manufacturing investment is the ‘UK’s ‘Achilles’ heel’
Failure by UK businesses to keep pace with US and European levels of industrial investment is having a “detrimental impact” claims trade body.
Cocoa supply chains having ‘huge’ environmental impact in Africa
Cocoa production may have caused much more deforestation than was previously assumed in protected areas of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, according to a new report.
One fifth of UK buyers have ‘altered’ supply chains over geopolitical pressure
A report has found 20.5% of UK importers have altered their supply chains as a result of geopolitical tensions, and a further 14.5% are considering doing so.
How much have procurement salaries increased in MENA?
Procurement salaries rose in the last year as the reputation of the profession grew in response to ongoing disruptions.
Which sectors are most at risk from the rise of ‘neo-protectionism’?
High-tech industries and sectors with high levels of research and development are most at risk of a “significant” reduction in cross-border investment following repeated supply chain shocks, according to a report.