Congestion in West Coast Ports Causing Supply Chain Visibility Issues

Posted by LizAnn Nealing on February 27, 2015

Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and waterfront employers are causing delays in west coast ports, wreaking havoc for countries all over the world, especially trading partners like Mexico, Japan, China and Canada.

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Topics: Supply Chain Visibility, Order and Shipment Visibility

Is the Export-Import Bank Really Helping Small Businesses?

Posted by LizAnn Nealing on February 6, 2015

The Export-Import Bank is a government agency that provides U.S. companies the necessary financing capabilities to convert export opportunities into sales. The bank makes it easier for domestic companies to sell goods overseas through encouraging the provision of working-capital loans to U.S. exporters, providing credit insurance in case foreign buyers can’t pay, and guaranteeing loans to foreign entities if they do business with U.S. companies. These types of programs can be especially helpful for smaller businesses that don’t have as many resources as larger institutions.

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Topics: Export Management, Export Compliance

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