Mexico: The Next Manufacturing Powerhouse?
As China’s cost advantages continue to erode with its increasing wages and fuel costs, the trend of nearshoring surges in popularity. North American manufacturers have started to include Mexico in...
Evolving Business Needs to Pave Way for Retail Distribution Centers in South Africa
Traditionally, retail distribution in South Africa was largely in the hands of the manufacturers, who solely owned and operated the warehouses and fleet of vehicles that were used to distribute...
Strike On Syria – Potential Impact On Emerging And Frontier Markets
Though there is still uncertainty of the US military action on Syria, global markets seem to have already given an indication of what could be in store if it actually...
Horse Meat Scandal That Has Nothing To Do With Horse Meat. Have We Been Fooled On Our Own Request?
In early 2013, an uninvited equine guest was found on several European beef-only plates, giving way to a series of accusations, finger-pointing and investigations. Meat adulteration scandal has now spread...
Production Re-shoring – a Great Idea That Won’t Materialize?
After years of shifting American production capabilities to China as the primary low-cost location, the trend might be somewhat changing. As costs increase in this previously cheap destination, American executives...