BMW’s supply chain in the face of isolationism
BMW manages the risk caused by increasing isolationism through a combination of its global production network and active currency hedging.
Isolationism
The Impact of Isolationism on Small US Businesses… Does Protectionism Protect Them?
A small US manufacturer sells 60% of its products to foreign companies. If the US adopts a protectionist trade stance and increases antidumping duties on foreign countries, there's a good chance foreign countries will respond with duties of their own. As a small player in this international market, what can the US manufacturer do to mitigate the risks that duties destroy their future profitability?
A Pricier Pint: How Tighter Borders Could Increase Your Bar Tab
Diageo Plc, owner of Guinness, must create a plan to mitigate the looming trade effects of Brexit.
“America First” Leaves Bombardier Aerospace Scrambling for Help
Following a 300% tariff hike on the C-Series aircraft, Bombardier entered a joint venture by giving a majority stake in the program to Airbus for free. Their combined supply chain poses a threat to Boeing in the single-aisle market.
The Impact of Isolationist Trade Policies on Retailers and the Communities they Serve
From the critically acclaimed author of “Type B at HBS” comes the compelling story of Michael Smith, a senior sourcing manager at Target struggling to navigate the uncertain and ever-changing landscape of international trade policies. This piece explores how isolationist policies impact retailers, their employees, and the communities they serve, offering an intimate and personal narrative on how a large retailer and its leadership has reacted to policy change.
When Big Brown loses its raison d’être – UPS rethinks its strategy in reaction to isolationism
The recent increase in isolationism will reduce the global movements of goods – is this an existential threat to UPS? UPS is at a crossroads as it grapples with the impact of isolationism on international trade.
If you build it, will Tariffs come? BMW in the World of Trump
President Trump has threatened manufacturers with a 35% import tariff if they build factories abroad. How does BMW convince the President and other politicians that protectionist trade policies hurt American workers?
Facebook wants to bring the world together – but isolationism could tear it apart
Amid a tense global climate, countries are increasingly enacting "data localization" laws. Will Facebook respond to Russia's latest request by investing in local data centers?
The Air War: The Isolationist Danger to Global Aerospace in the Era of the Populist Soundbite
In a protectionist political environment, Boeing must adjust its tactics in civil aviation after Bombardier and Airbus outmaneuvered it by forcing it to choose between opposing American jobs and accepting increased foreign competition.
Content Globalization – A Script for Success?
Isolationist actions by a foreign government have adverse effects on Netflix's global ambitions.