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"China's development is blessed with a rare period of strategic opportunities. And if we don't grasp it, it will slip away," said Wen Jiabao, giving a speech at Harvard in December of 2003. ... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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Before you debit or credit yourself in the holiday season, think about the US's current account balance, national debt, and US citizens as the greatest debtor nation in the world.... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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General Motors failed to fix their supply chain in the late '80s. Now GM and taxpayers are paying for it big time. Maybe now they are finally getting it right. ... (more information)
by By Bill McBeath
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The Small Business Quarterly (SBQ) provides a quick and easy-to-read snapshot of the recent performance of Canadaﾒs small business sector.The SBQ is published by the Small Business Policy Branch of In... (more information)
by Various
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Competitive Alternatives, is a study put out by KPMG, comparing business costs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. This report measures the combined impact of 27 cost components that are most ... (more information)
by KPMG
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The ChainLink team hypothesizes on the potential impacts to Supply Chain investments.
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by By Ann Grackin
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With the maturing of global trade relationships, Open Accounts are replacing Letters of Credit as the dominant approach to enabling financial transactions between importers and exporters. We explore s... (more information)
by By Bill McBeath
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Economic and political leaders in Asia met in Pudong this week to discuss stimulus programs due to the continued decline of their markets in the U.S. and Canada and discussed ways to reinvigorate the ... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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Session at Northeastern brings strategic insights to global markets.... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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As enterprises focus on perceived "core functions," more activities are outsourced to third party providers of goods and services. This extended supply chain of manufacturers of products-- from raw ma... (more information)
by Carla Frances Reed
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Immigration policy has a profound influence on the makeup and availability of the workforce, the degree of competitiveness, and the culture of a nation. But setting immigration policy is a difficult b... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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China's currency is in the news again as the EU and US try to deal with trade imbalances and their own flagging economies...... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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The Interview this month is with Joe Studwell, author of China Dream. If you are doing business in China, thinking about it, or just want to learn about the real China, read Ann's discussion with this... (more information)
by Joe Studwell
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Inflation rates remain low globally, but with varying impact, depending on each country's current rate of economic growth and other factors. The IMF is urging higher inflation, but this is unlikely t... (more information)
by By Bill McBeath
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Harvard appoints ethics expert as the new Dean of the Harvard Business School, raising the question - are we finally putting ethics on the business agenda?... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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While the US sports our; 'leave no children behind', which ultimately could impact US competitiveness, by making sure we educate our youth to a 'higher standard', Asia problems are more systemic.... (more information)
by Lucy West
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During the course of my career, I have literally traveled to the far corners of the earth. What still continues to surprise me is the fact that beyond the language and other differences, globalization... (more information)
by Carla Reed
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Market analysts who have accepted the arduous task of trying to predict the future are forced to consider potential factors that might "change the tide" of outsourcing...... (more information)
by Douglas Kent
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Mr. Greenspan, I think, has lived out his luster. Sir Alan, actually. (Knighted by the Queen, you know!) This last committee hearing put the final tarnish on his crown. ... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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The move to an outcome economy encompasses radical changes in the core elements of commerce. It requires a whole new way of thinking on the part of both buyer and seller - from buying and selling thi... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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The record deficit in the recently proposed Federal budget has reawakened debate in China over the wisdom of holding so much U.S. debt.... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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New Years is here. A time for reflection, confronting personal and organizational weaknesses, and making our commitments to improve. In our 2010 kickoff webinar, we share findings from our recent rese... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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This 10-minute overview presented by ChainLink CEO, Ann Grackin discusses the impact of changing business models on the supply chain.... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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Estimates on the effects of counterfeit trade exceed two hundred billion dollars (US), and inspections across the world cost billions. Yet only a very few shipments are actually inspected. This issue ... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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The accurate and timely sharing of strategy, planning, and execution information across the end-to-end supply chain has become critical. The elimination of trade barriers, and the move to massive outs... (more information)
by Carla Reed, Bill McBeath, Ann Grackin
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Non-payroll jobs continue to rise (albeit slowly), manufacturing is up, auto sales are way up, and several software firms are predicting a return to reasonable growth for 2010. Many of our clients hav... (more information)
by By Bill McBeath
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The Market is picking up, but so is the debt. American's personal debt is over $1.7T! The Federal debt is in the trillions; and then there are the states. Read this research on state debt... (more information)
by Laffer and Associates
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Summer vacations are a great time to get renewed physically, mentally and spiritually, and watch some baseball.... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July...but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third month in a row.... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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I hate to be a Grinch, but aren't the holidays getting more advance notice each year?... (more information)
by Carla Reed
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On 1 May 2004, the European Union expanded to 25 countries and now surpasses the United States as the richest trading block in the world with 453 million people.... (more information)
by Lucy West
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This paper will articulate and validate the Future Logistics Enterprise (FLE) vision and objectives for readers such as industry suppliers and partners, members of Congress, members of other governmen... (more information)
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With continued Supply Chain outsourcing to low cost producers, piracy and counterfeiting loom large. So I went to meet with Paul Fox, who is the Chairman of the Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Pi... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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The last few years have been an awakening for businesses and consumers on what globalization, unrestricted trade, and all-out web communication really mean (both the good and the awful), and the dire ... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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After July 1, 2010, the CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) will start issuing significant financial penalties and increasing holds and inspections on shipments not complying with ISF (10+2). This article... (more information)
by By Matt Gersper, contributing author
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Smart phones, clean energy, energy independence, disruptive technologies, emerging markets, and the economic restructuring of the world - who will be the players in all that?
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by By Ann Grackin
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Once in a while a business book cuts through all the noise and really has something important to say. After decades of 'greed is good' and downsizing and outsourcing, Kate Vitasek and Vested Outsourci... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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In today's twittering world, short is beautiful. Thus was born the brief: concise articles on best practices, technology, and new takes on business topics across a variety of industries ... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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"The United States has nothing to fear from commercial engagement with the rest of the planet."Who said this? Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States...... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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US oil dependence can be eliminated with proven technologies that create wealth, enhance choice, and strengthen common security. ... (more information)
by The Rocky Mountain Institute
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