Global supply chains soften further ahead of 2026
by Ben Poole
After a turbulent two years for production lines, global supply chains are entering 2026 in a noticeably quieter state.
Financial Supply Chain Platforms
Background
The trade and financial supply chain platforms provide the linkage between the buyer and their suppliers. The four types of platform have very different focus and coverage of the basic functions in…
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