Stories Tagged as
Global supply chains
Ford is latest automaker to cut production due to microchip shortage
by
Scott Tong
Jan 11, 2021
When the pandemic first hit last spring, auto plants shut down and carmakers curbed semiconductor orders.
Bike shortage is a tale of changed lives and disrupted supply chains
Aug 20, 2020
Lockdowns put the brakes on production in Asia while boosting demand for use in exercise and commuting.
As clothing sales drop, zipper and button makers struggle
Aug 12, 2020
The pandemic has downstream effects all throughout the supply chain.
How much money are supply chain disruptions costing companies?
Aug 6, 2020
Cyberattacks, trade disputes, the coronavirus, natural disasters — it is exceedingly difficult to manage a complex web of business relationships
Chinese factories are returning, but global supply chain remains uncertain
by
Scott Tong
Apr 28, 2020
Cranking up the global manufacturing machine is not just about China.
COVID-19 stirs questions about medical supply chains
Mar 26, 2020
Dependence on global supply chains can be useful in a crisis only if countries don't set up export barriers like some are now with medical supplies.
Mexico tariffs could hike car prices by $1,500
May 31, 2019
The Trump administration has threatened to levy a 5% tax on Mexican imports next month, which could go as high as 25%.
Help us do the numbers.
Donations from you are the most important part of Marketplace's budget. Chip in today.
How will the USMCA trade deal impact China?
by
Jennifer Pak
Oct 4, 2018
Some firms are adding production lines in other Asian countries.
Tariff price hikes may be seen but supply chains are often opaque
by
Scott Tong
Sep 19, 2018
When it comes to tariffs, consider today T minus five. In five days, more than 5,000 types of goods from China will be added to a list of tariffs imposed by the United States. That likely means higher prices for leather handbags. Fruit juice. Rain jackets. We may be surprised by what’s on the list. […]