You do best to assume so, and that requires constant vigilance. Here are some tips. The global counterfeiting problem is a multi-headed monster that continues to grow. We heard about counterfeit PPE products that seemed to be everywhere during the…
Recognize the growth of women in supply chain, and the potential for even more high-profile roles on this International Women's Day. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on March 8. IWD’s purpose is to commemorate the cultural,…
President Trump has announced that the new Chinese national security law will require the United States to remove Hong Kong’s special economic status granted under American law. Hong Kong has always been one of my favorite cities on earth, with…
If you think that moving production and sourcing to Vietnam is a good idea, you might need to rethink your decision. Do you think you are escaping the trade wars by moving production to Vietnam? Think again. Is Vietnam…
Trump and Xi did agree to restart the stalled trade talks, but no date or agenda was announced. We were all hoping for the best outcome of the G20 talks between Trump and Xi regarding the US-China trade war, but what did…
Without rare earth elements, supply chains would instantly shut down. Rare earth elements are an essential part of most supply chains in the form of raw materials, component parts, or finished goods such as wiring, circuit boards, magnets, electronic consumer…
If we don’t ratify TPP, China will surely step in and take over the lead trading position in the Asia-Pacific region. In case you are on election overload like I am, you may have missed or ignored that both major…
Before a manufacturer labels a product “Made in USA,” it is important to be sure the product meets federal and state regulations for labeling. Unfortunately, the regulations can be vague, complicated and subject to interpretation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
With the state of our health care systems across the nation, dealing with emergency situations is full of complexity, uncertainty, and doubt. Supply chain professionals are on the road a lot. As a supply chain consultant, it’s not unusual for…
Is This Another Smoot-Hawley? There are economists who say that NAFTA has caused the loss of countless jobs to the lower-cost environments in Mexico, and that these jobs will come back in a post-NAFTA trade environment. They argue that instead…