Category: supply chain
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Driving the Future: Overview of the Global Transportation Industry in 2025
The global transportation industry in 2025 is a massive and dynamic sector, with its market size estimated between $7.52 trillion and $9.77 trillion, depending on the scope of inclusion—whether transport services alone or in combination with transport equipment and operational infrastructure. Looking ahead, this sector is projected to surge to…
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Beyond Tariffs: The Deeper Forces Reshaping the Global Economy
As the global economic landscape undergoes rapid transformation, it is becoming increasingly clear that tariffs are just one piece of a much larger puzzle. A more fundamental realignment is underway, driven by four major policy and structural megatrends: deglobalization, decarbonization, demographic shifts, and rising debt. These powerful undercurrents are not…
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Outlook for the Trucking and Logistics Industry
In an increasingly volatile global trade environment, businesses across sectors are revisiting their strategic playbooks to stay resilient amid tariff threats and policy reversals. A pertinent question emerging from this scenario is: how should industries, particularly logistics and commercial trucking, react to tariff-driven cost pressures? Is it through aggressive cost-cutting,…
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Strengthening North America’s Supply Chain: A Strategic Shift in Global Manufacturing
In recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged in global manufacturing—one that reflects a recalibration of supply chains towards North America. This shift isn’t simply a response to geopolitical uncertainties or pandemic-induced disruptions; it’s a strategic decision to build a more resilient, technologically advanced, and regionally grounded supply ecosystem. A…
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The Future of Globalisation: How Geopolitics and Inequality Will Shape Trade
Globalisation, once seen as an unstoppable force driving prosperity and interconnectedness, is now entering a period of recalibration. The 2020s are witnessing a paradigm shift where geopolitical tensions and rising inequality are redefining trade flows, reshaping supply chains, and challenging the very foundations of global economic integration. The Geopolitical Rebalancing…
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Rethinking India’s Role in the Global Supply Chain
IntroductionIndia stands at a critical juncture in the evolving global supply chain landscape. With geopolitical shifts, trade realignments, and advancements in automation, many countries, including Vietnam, are struggling to maintain their positions in low-cost manufacturing. Meanwhile, India has been presented with an opportunity to establish itself as a key global…
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Building Resilience for Macroeconomic Stability
Resilience is an essential component of macroeconomic stability, encompassing three crucial levels: the use of force, site-specific resilience, and resilience as a skill. These interconnected dimensions highlight the importance of investing in resilience to ensure sustained growth, particularly in the face of rapid technological advancements and evolving global challenges. This…
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The Fragility of Global Supply Chains: Economic Disruption as the New Weapon of War
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of global supply chains cannot be overstated. Unlike the traditional economic models where industries operated independently within national borders, the modern landscape is one of deep interdependence. This shift has significant implications not only for economic efficiency but also for global political stability. The…
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