By multiple measures, the U.S. labor market looks about as strong as it has for twenty years. A key question is whether that will spur even more inflation. If so, the May jobs report did not pick that up.
After they're grounded, planes end up in parking lots known as “boneyards.” Get to know how planes are decommissioned, and the salvage value of their parts. You can purchase spare parts by special arrangement with airlines, through a third-party reseller, or from a government…
The pandemic era has seen wild swings in US personal savings, with the rate hitting its lowest in over a decade in April. The accumulated savings during the pandemic have allowed consumption to remain strong, even as income growth has faltered. Most recently, there has been a…
The EU is committed to implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What are its aims? Which products will be covered? How will trade be affected? When will it come into force? This is the first of a series of reports looking at CBAM’s potential impact on global…
The EU is committed to implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). How will companies be affected? What hurdles does implementation face? This is the second of a series of reports looking at CBAM’s potential impact on global supply chains. It focuses on the…
Flexport Research’s new report considers the data for apparel supply chains and identifies sources and solutions for the most common issues facing the industry.
Clothing supply chains face pressures from logistics congestion and high commodity prices to suppliers closures and tariffs. Are there signs of onshoring or reshoring in response to the interruptions or earlier U.S. tariffs? Have apparel manufacturers and retailers changed…
Why is inflation so high? Will there be a slowdown soon? Are high inflation levels dragging on U.K. consumer spending levels? What can be done? The good news is that there are plenty of ways small and medium sized businesses can tweak their supply chain strategies to handle a…
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