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Deal or no deal - the new and nuanced view of tariffs
Supply Chain

Deal or no deal - the new and nuanced view of tariffs

HSBC survey shows 75% of logistics firms face impacts from US tariffs; many delay investments and reshape supply chains amid rising trade uncertainties.

By Ferhat Ocsel • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Supply Chain

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

By Emmett Young • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
UK secures GBP £150 billion in US investment to boost jobs & tech
Hyperscale

UK secures GBP £150 billion in US investment to boost jobs & tech

The UK government has secured GBP £150 billion in US investment, aiming to create 7,600 jobs and boost sectors like clean energy and AI nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3
Risk & Compliance

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad
ICT sector

More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Supply chain leaders face mounting disruptions & turn to AI solutions
Supply Chain

Supply chain leaders face mounting disruptions & turn to AI solutions

A survey reveals 73% of supply chain leaders faced supplier disruptions last year, with many turning to AI to curb financial losses and boost resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Entry-level 3D printers thrive while industrial market declines
Supply Chain

Entry-level 3D printers thrive while industrial market declines

Entry-level 3D printers saw a 21% revenue surge in Q2 2025, while Industrial and Midrange segments faced declines amid weak investment and market shifts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks
Enterprise Resource Planning

Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks

Avalara has launched global AI tools, including its agent Avi, to speed up compliance and tax tasks within enterprise systems, cutting filing times significantly.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season
Customer Experience

Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season

Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Mstack launches Chemstack AI to speed up chemical manufacturing
Digital Transformation

Mstack launches Chemstack AI to speed up chemical manufacturing

Mstack launches Chemstack AI, an AI-driven platform cutting chemical synthesis and commercialisation from 18 months to days amid supply chain woes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown
Cartech

Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown

The US manufacturing slowdown reflects structural shifts and post-boom normalisation, with rising AI investment reshaping the sector amid tariff pressures.

By Rohit Garewal • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Beyond campaigns: Building visibility that compounds over time
Opinion

Beyond campaigns: Building visibility that compounds over time

Canadian brands focus on authentic storytelling and earned media to build lasting visibility amid tariffs and rising costs. Short-term campaigns no longer suffice.

By Aleksandra Phelan • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics
Data Analytics

Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics

Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk
Data Analytics

AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk

AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
Digital Transformation

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
Cartech

Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
CEOs put greater emphasis on AI and data centre capacity
Robotics

CEOs put greater emphasis on AI and data centre capacity

In Q3 2025, CEOs focused less on tariffs, with mentions down 28%, while AI discussions rose to 45%, highlighting a shift to digital transformation priorities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025