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Not so long ago there was a country in Asia which refused to permit foreign investment, boasted an appalling human rights records and, under the iron-fisted rule of a communist dictatorship, was widely regarded as one of the most secretive countries in…

New research reveals that, to better manage volatility, most global manufacturers are reshaping their supply chain models.

The forced shutdown of a Royal Dutch Shell refinery in Singapore is pushing up the price of diesel and heating oil for companies across Asia, according to new report.

Airbus suppliers have warned that some of the industry’s smallest parts manufacturers are facing a lending squeeze from French banks.

The prospect of shrinking oat stocks in North American is raising concerns that, combined with the volatility of commodities including sugar, corn and cocoa prices, food prices may be further impacted.

Nissan Motor Co has announced plans to invest 2.6 billion BRL ($1.5bn) to construct a manufacturing facility in Resende in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, a move which it says will create a supply chain employing at least 4000 workers.

Volatility in commodity prices and tighter green regulations are pushing the sustainability “imperative” up the corporate agenda, a new poll reveals.

It was June 2010 when AMR Research handed Apple a hat-trick of supply chain awards. Given that it was the third year in succession it had received the title, the event created barely a ripple.

Legislation aimed at tackling Chinese devaluation of the Yuan passed a vote in the US Senate on Thursday clearing the way to bring the bill to a final vote, according to the Financial Times.

New research reveals that pharma firms are increasingly turning to hybrid sourcing models, deepening global sourcing adoption across the value chain to include drug development and research, supply chain, data management and analytics functions.