Everything you need to know about global trade in April 2024
Apr 23, 2024 · Established in 2021 as a platform for cooperation between the EU and US, the TTC aims to grow bilateral trade, avoid trade barriers and coordinate on technology and supply chain issues. New partnerships on AI and 6G networks were announced at the meeting, along with plans for increased cooperation on semiconductor supply chains , according to a ...
5 ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the supply chain
Jan 14, 2022 · The supply chain finally has the C-suite’s attention, and chief supply chain officers are its new stars. In October, corporate CEOs in a McKinsey survey for the first time identified supply chain turmoil as the greatest threat to growth for both their companies and their countries’ economies – greater than the pandemic, labour shortages ...
Supply Chains and Transportation | World Economic Forum
Nov 25, 2024 · Supply Chains and Transportation These fuel producers are leading the switch to zero-emission fuels in the shipping industry Nov 22, 2024 Urban Transformation How regional mass timber markets can support decarbonization and help build local economies
Why the world must build a ‘living supply chain’ for food
Aug 12, 2022 · Retailers that adopt strategies to avoid supply chain risks stand to gain the most. When the next disruption strikes, they will grow market share, as their full shelves sharply contrast with competitors. Because availability and assurance of resilience now lead to consumer decisions and are hallmarks of a living supply chain.
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains
Jun 22, 2020 · The global supply chain had begun responding to US-China tensions and we can expect the disruption caused by COVID-19 to accelerate the pace of this response. Trade analytics show China lost global export market share at an accelerated pace in 2019, as companies moved to other countries.
Africa could become a global supply chain powerhouse | World …
Aug 29, 2023 · It says there are opportunities in growing demand for electric vehicles, mobile phones and solar panels. Public health would benefit from African businesses playing a bigger role in pharmaceutical and medical device supply chains. And better resource supply chain integration would aid sustainable development.
Here's how we can resolve the global supply chain crisis
Jan 17, 2022 · The supply chain crisis gave the world a glimpse of what a climate crisis would look like if left unchecked. A global climate catastrophe will dwarf the impacts of the pandemic. Its consequences will be felt especially by developing economies that are already suffering relative economic losses three times greater than high-income countries due ...
International trade: What you need to know this month
Mar 28, 2024 · This monthly roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade. Top international trade stories: New UN update suggests trade will rebound in 2024; India and EFTA sign new trade deal; Supply chain concerns after cargo ship hits US bridge.
Global Value Chain Barometer: To help build supply chain …
Jan 13, 2023 · The last three years have been a much-needed wake-up call to all of us leading supply chains. There is no return to a pre-pandemic ‘normal’. Leading manufacturers have made the supply chain a priority and have used the crisis as the opportunity to reimagine the supply chains from the ground up to ensure reliability, resilience and ...
How climate change impacts food supply chains | World Economic …
Jan 18, 2024 · The impact of changing ecosystems on meat supply chains is undeniable, and the net result is more volatility and higher prices. Here's why. New technologies can play a role in creating robust, sustainable and affordable #food production ecosystems, particularly when it comes to #meat.