There are many good reasons for global consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to have supplier diversity programmes. For one, they face expectations from regulators, shareholders, and consumers, which if missed impact sales figures and share …

In the recently released Annual Cargo Theft Report 2023 by TT Club and BSI SCREEN Intelligence, high inflation emerges as a significant macroeconomic catalyst driving cargo crime patterns, particularly evidenced by the increase in theft …

Recent data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveals a notable surge in air freight demand, with the Red Sea crisis and expanding consumer demand outside the US cited as key drivers. Despite the …

The World Bank’s latest Economic Update for the Europe and Central Asia region paints a sobering picture of economic activity, forecasting a slowdown in growth due to various factors. Despite a substantial strengthening in 2023, …

Cycle from 10.23.20223 low in DAX is in progress as an impulse Ellliott Wave structure. Up from there, wave 1 ended at 17003.28 and wave 2 pullback ended at 16345.02. The Index rallied higher again …

The World Trade Organization (WTO) anticipates a resurgence in global merchandise trade after a sluggish performance in 2023. Projections suggest a 2.6% growth in trade volume for the current year, followed by a further increase …

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Grant T. Harris, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, has released a statement marking the commencement of Supply Chain Integrity Month. In his statement, Harris emphasizes the critical importance of building resilient supply …

Today’s fleet owners and other logistics professionals seek practical solutions to boost competitiveness and cut unnecessary costs. Many are beginning to explore route optimization algorithms as the answer to their problems. What Is Route Optimization? …

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) stand at a pivotal moment, with growth stalling despite past economic stabilization efforts. In a bid to reignite progress, the World Bank underscores the importance of leveraging competition policies …