Panjiva Basics: Using Supply Chain Data in Commercial Finance October 24, 2019 Commercial finance firms – including banks and insurance – face a plethora of new, alternative data sources, bringing both opportunities for improved business operations as well as challenges in assessing and utilizing those sources. This report provides an overview of five use cases for Panji... Read more →
Ford, Meritor May Face Supply Chain Risks from Further Turkish Sanctions October 16, 2019 President Trump has vowed to “swiftly destroy” the Turkish economy if the government doesn’t pull back from military action in Syria, with Vice President Pence due to visit the region soon. The initial round of sanctions included section 232 duty increases for steel imports from Turkey. Subseq... Read more →
Hoegh Puts Past Behind It, Brings Ford Onboard July 1, 2019 The U.S. Justice Department has charged the former CEO of Hoegh Autoliners, Ingar Skiaker, with price fixing in the car shipping business from 2006 to 2012. That puts the issue firmly in the past, but is a reminder of the regulatory risks in shipping industry which often rely on partnerships a... Read more →