Supply Chain Research

Supply Chain Edge: Trump’s tariff thinking, wood recycling, chip splitting

November 15, 2024

– In new research this week we look on of the driving forces of President-elect Trump’s stated tariff plans, most notably the structure of US trade deficits. Another major focus of US trade policy has been in restrictions on exports of the latest computer processors, which has led TSMC to repo... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: After the big one, Bluey’s the best, semiconductor slowdown

November 7, 2024

– The US election brought a Republican sweep and raise 10 major issues for supply chain decision-makers, including wide-ranging tariffs, agricultural trade flows, the future of the USMCA, technology export limits and investments, labor relations, the future of energy transition supply chains a... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Tracking chips, cutting costs, container caution

November 1, 2024

– In new research this week, we look at two major supply chain visibility challenges for technology supply chains. First, Turkey has tightened up the export rules for Common High Priority Item exports to Russia, while India’s exports have grown — we identify other export flows. Second, Taiwan ... Read more →

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Supply Chain Edge: Transition inflection, tariff deflection, laptop limitation

October 25, 2024

– In new research this week, we dive into the supply chain issues facing the energy transition, ranging from government policies and options for green logistics to critical minerals access and financing challenges.
– Elsewhere among energy transition issues, we also look at India’s poten... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Milk and metal mayhem, reshoring recliners, tracks in turmoil

August 23, 2024

– Trade restrictions are back in focus this week. In new research, we dig into mainland China’s restrictions on exports of antimony and an investigation of EU dairy products shortly after the EU’s reiteration of electric vehicle tariffs. Elsewhere, the Colombian government is looking to ban co... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Back to school sprint, CS3D risks, Pixel’s focus

August 16, 2024

• In new research this week we dig into the prospects for the back-to-school season and expect retail sales to grow 3.6% year over year in real terms, supported by a 7% jump in imports of kids apparel and a 15% surge in school supplies.
• Elsewhere in consumer goods: The Home Depot Inc. ... Read more →

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Supply Chain Edge: Early peak evidence, AI chip delay, Chile’s woes

August 9, 2024

– US seaborne imports of containerized freight surged 14% year over year in July, with sequential growth of 8% in consumer durables suggesting peak season is arriving early. Further evidence includes a pull-forward of Prime Day goods and comments from container line A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S. It... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Building on the ‘70s, delaying tariffs, shipping slips

August 1, 2024

– In new research this week, we look at Malaysia’s future as a reshoring center, which has been building since the 1970s but now faces stiff competition as labor gets more expensive and a new round of electronics investments is needed.
– Mainland China’s “Third Plenum” meeting brings a n... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Olympian sourcing, Mexican metals, expensive memories

July 26, 2024

– The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games present an opportunity to revive the declining sports equipment and apparel supply chains, which saw US imports drop from US$20.97 billion in 2021 to US$14.85 billion in 2023.
– Elsewhere in consumer goods, there are protests in Bangladesh an... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Surge protection, managed de minimis, forestry failings

July 19, 2024

• In new research this week, we investigate the evidence for early shipping in US supply chains ahead of the peak season amid slow retail sales. We also take a data-driven deep dive into bicycle supply chains, which are coming out of a supply chain bullwhip. Elsewhere in the consumer goods sec... Read more →

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