Supply Chain Snapshots - News of the Week (April 17, 2023)
Looking for a quick summary of the top supply chain and logistics news from the past week? Read our weekly "Supply Chain Snapshots" for summaries and commentary to get you up-to-speed.
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The IMF’s Rocky World Outlook - Flexport Weekly Economic Report
In its major forecast for global economic conditions, the International Monetary Fund sees a difficult year and ample downside risks. Although it’s not predicting many outright contractions, it does project a global slowdown in both trade and output growth this year.
What You Need to Know About Fixed Fee Business Loans and Their Hidden Costs
Fixed fee loans or merchant cash advances can be an attractive option for small businesses who need quick capital, but you are likely to end up paying more for this capital than you might think.
In Focus - U.S. Containerized Imports: Eastbound and Down
Over the past five years, there have been brief periods of disconnect between the real value of U.S. imports and the volume of seaborne container throughput.
Job Market Strength - Flexport Weekly Economic Report
The latest U.S. data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed a job market that was slowing but still exhibiting historic strength. In thinking about what this likely means for monetary policy, the level should matter more than the trend.
Supply Chain Snapshots - News of the Week (April 10, 2023)
Looking for a quick summary of the top supply chain and logistics news from the past week? Read our weekly "Supply Chain Snapshots" for summaries and commentary to get you up-to-speed.
Women in Supply Chain: Driving the Industry Forward
A recent Flexport webinar dove into how more women are playing key roles in moving the supply chain industry forward.
Personal Consumption Eras - Flexport Weekly Economic Report
New data on U.S. Personal Income and Outlays in February showed both holding fairly steady. That’s consistent with the trend of the last year and a half, when the mayhem of Covid’s onset gave way to more stable consumption growth.