A sea change in global commerce is underway. Power struggles, climate change and the imperative to protect supply chain continuity in an increasingly tumultuous world all require a refactoring of ...

The EU has paved the way for a new chapter on corporate accountability globally. On May 24, 2024, it adopted the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) making it official law that ...

Chief, Robert Koopman—former WTO Chief Economist—presented its key findings alongside Albert Park, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank.

McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal, launched June 25, was explicitly created to win back lapsed lower-income consumers, who overindex with the brand, following an uncharacteristic drop in same-store sales in the ...

Increasing economic policy uncertainty — spurred by strategic alliances such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework — is reducing investment through global value chains and impacting businesses across ...

Traceability has become an imperative for fashion brands, particularly in the light of fast evolving environmental regulations. According to the State of Fashion 2024 report, 87% of fashion executives ...

Analyst Insight: Businesses striving to meet ESG goals face increasing pressure to improve supply chain transparency. Traceability technologies, standardized data and AI-driven insights are ...

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that uncertainty is the new normal. Supply chain leaders have navigated a relentless series of shocks—geopolitical upheaval, climate extremes, and ...