Category Management
Redistribution of the Global Economy: Impact of Tariffs and New Trade Agreements
1. Introduction – Overview of recent global economic shifts – The impact of tariffs and trade agreements on global commerce – Key drivers of change:
Global Rare Earth Reserves and Production: Distribution, Challenges, and Geopolitical Implications
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metals essential for various high-tech applications, including electronics, renewable energy, and defense systems. Despite their relative
Global Bauxite and Aluminum Industry: Production, Trade, and Market Trends
The main producers of bauxite (the primary ore for aluminium production) and aluminium (the refined metal) are concentrated in specific countries due to natural reserves, industrial capacity, and energy
The “Make or Buy” decision explained
Definition of “Make or Buy” Decision A “Make or Buy” decision refers to the strategic choice an organization faces regarding whether to produce a product
Copper Price Evolution linked to the Global Green Revolution
Linking the evolution of copper prices to the Global Green Revolution involves understanding the strategic interplay between copper demand, supply dynamics, and the green transition
What are the benefits of Qualified supplier audits?
Any company involved in the management of third parties for the provision of goods and services, should certainly consider to evaluate, qualify and follow up
Redesign to Cost (RTC) when product performance matters !
Redesign to cost (RTC) is a systematic approach to product design that involves optimizing the design to achieve the desired functionality at the lowest possible
Off-shoring vs Near-shoring vs Smart-shoring Pro and Cons
Expanding your business footprint outside of your company historical market, is usually linked to the need to follow new market opportunities, to increase the company
Sustainable Strategy in ongoing rising Inflation and high volatility markets
Since 2020, the inflation has risen around the globe, initiated by a global pandemic imposing new safety measures, new restrictions on the circulation of goods