Hurricane Ike Halts Production Efforts

Texas-based Solvay Chemicals, Inc. plant rebuilds after unexpected downtime.

IFF Names Executive VP, Head of Supply Chain

Beth E. Ford charged with developing supply chain strategies that enhance customer service, increase plant productivity and reduce costs.

Supply Chain: Finding Safe Harbor in the World’s Ports

By: Simon Kaye

Combining an effective freight forwarder with efficient shipping terms is increasingly key to effectively importing, exporting and conducting business globally.

The Challenges of a U.S. Launch

By: Michael Long and Chris Czajkowski

The idea of launching international brands into the U.S. market presents an exciting yet intimidating proposition for many international brands. A strong U.S. management partner is the first step to meeting the challenge.

Counteract Counterfeits

By: Rick Van Arnam, Esq.

Counterfeiting is a growing industry unto itself, and while stemming the tide grows increasingly difficult, there are steps a company can take to help safeguard its valuable IP and branding.

Lauder Names Executive Vice President-Global Supply Chain

Gregory Polcer to lead company's global supply chain efforts; charged with improving global processes.

Supply Chain: Don’t Lose Your Company’s Future En Route

By: Simon Kaye

In today’s hypercompetitive market, lost shipments are unacceptable and unnecessary.

Money on the Table

Importers are missing a major opportunity to improve their reported financial results by failing to take full advantage of a little-known aspect of Incoterms 2000.