The US–India Trade Deal: A Reset Disguised as a Breakthrough
When a single announcement produces that much divergence, it’s usually a sign that the headline is doing more work than the substance beneath it. This is a deal that means something — but probably not what either its loudest critics or its most enthusiastic cheerleaders think.
If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu
At Davos this year, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said the quiet part out loud. The old international order is not coming back. We are not in a transition. We are living through a rupture. And countries that fail to act together risk finding decisions made for them — not with them.
US Tariffs Are Here to Stay. Is Your Brand Export-Ready?
Australia Post has suspended most parcel deliveries to the United States effective immediately, leaving thousands of Australian exporters scrambling for alternatives.
Thinning the Herd: What Survives in a Tariff-Driven Landscape
As the August 1st tariff deadline passed, the United States followed through with a series of trade policy changes that sent fresh shockwaves through the global economy.
Hacking the Supply Chain: Growth Without Building Your Own
In today’s market, speed and efficiency matter more than ever. Brands are under pressure to do more with less: less capital, less time, less complexity. That’s why a new playbook is taking hold: instead of building entire distribution systems from scratch..
The Psychology of a Distributor: The Dream Enhancer
In global trade, distributors often operate behind the scenes, but their efforts are indispensable when it comes to entering international markets. While much of the spotlight goes to product innovation and brand positioning, distributors take on the complex, creative work of making someone else’s vision succeed in a new market. They don’t invent; they interpret. […]
Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs: Impact on Global Trade in Services
Table of Contents What Are Trade in Services and Why Does It matter? Services Aren’t Tariffed – But They’re Still at Risk Global Supply Chains for Services Will Be Disrupted Too Could Retaliation Threaten Global Services Trade? Conclusion: Preparing for a Tighter, More Complex Services Trade Landscape Trump’s new tariffs are shaking up global trade […]
The Future of Supply Chains: Invest in Middleware Automation Now
The High Cost of Doing Nothing Supply chain management has never been more complex. Companies across every industry are grappling with increased consumer demand, global disruptions, and the constant pressure to reduce costs while improving efficiency. Yet, many businesses still rely on outdated systems or manual processes that lead to inefficiencies, errors, and lost revenue. […]
Are Manual Processes Killing Your Supply Chain? Here’s What to Do Instead
The Hidden Cost of Manual Data Entry Manual order processing, inventory updates, and data reconciliation are time-consuming and error-prone. These inefficiencies add up: Every year, supply chain inefficiencies cost businesses millions. 50% of these inefficiencies are caused by manual processes. It’s the classic horror story: An urgent order gets emailed to a supplier, but the […]
Supply Chain Logistics Update with Kim Winter
In this episode Kim Winter talks about the current landscape for global supply chains and what that means for international business.
