Since 2018, there's been a steady split between the U. S. and China's economies due to trade tensions. Then a surprising twist: the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. How did this affect U. S. imports? Let's look at how U. S. importers dealt with the trade war and the pandemic lockdowns. We'll explore the i
Business leaders are worried that ongoing port shutdowns in Vancouver and Montreal are hurting Canada's reputation and economy. Dennis Darby, head of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, says these disruptions are happening at the worst time, with year-end deadlines and an upcoming U. S. election. He
Supply chain financing is hot stuff in the business world. It helps grease the wheels of commerce by unlocking capital stuck in the supply chain. Think of it as a financial lubricant, making everything run smoother. Blockchain, with its superpowers like tamper-proof data and secure contracts, is a p
Ever tried to follow where your lunch came from? From farm to your table, it's a maze of suppliers, each with their own way of doing things. The construction industry faces a similar problem. They rely on so many different companies and financial institutions, it's like herding cats to keep track of
NATO heavily relies on space assets for missions and defense. But these assets come with a hidden danger: cybersecurity gaps. These weaknesses exist throughout NATO's supply chain for space assets, putting both NATO's missions and member states' security at risk. What's worrying is that this supply
In recent years, the freight and retail industries have faced rising threats of fraud and organized crime. To tackle this, lawmakers have proposed new bills. The Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 aim to secure goods along the supply chain and hel
Supply Chain Finance plays a key role in boosting competition within the supply chain and helps to move money around efficiently. It often involves services like financing accounts receivable, managing risks, and optimizing supply chain operations. Over the past decade, Blockchain technology has gai
Ever heard of sneaky hackers trying to trick you? That’s what’s happening on NPM, a popular site for sharing code. Hackers are uploading hundreds of fake packages, trying to fool developers into downloading malware. These fake packages have names that look like real ones, such as Puppeteer and Bignu
US-based drone maker Skydio has found itself in a tricky situation. Last month, China decided to sanction the company. Why? Because Skydio sold its drones to Taiwan’s national fire service. This news came from Skydio’s CEO, Adam Bry, in a blog post. Before the sanctions, Skydio mostly got its batte
Airbus has decided to stick to its plan of delivering 770 aircraft in 2024, even though it's facing some big problems with its supply chain. This news came after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter. Airbus made €1. 41 billion before interest and taxes, which was
