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CSeries Queries: Boeing Takes on Airbus/Bombardier

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Christopher Kissel

In response to Boeing's complaint that Bombardier sold 75 of its CS100 aircraft to Delta Airlines at a price well below cost, the U.S. Department of Commerce added a 300% import tariff to the aircraft. In addition to appealing the decision, Bombardier's strategy had to change.

General Mills UK and the Potential Impact of Brexit on the Dairy Industry

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Luke

As Brexit looms, the dairy industries of the UK and EU-27 are concerned with potentially huge WTO tariffs, but how might this also affect General Mills's French produced Haagen-Dazs and Yoplait?

Fighting for Freddo: Cadbury’s Fight for Profitability in the Face of Brexit Uncertainty

Posted on November 14, 2017 by NAK

This post examines Cadbury's challenge to maintain profitability in the face of increasing input costs due to Brexit.

BMW’s supply chain in the face of isolationism

Posted on November 14, 2017 by thomasyao

BMW manages the risk caused by increasing isolationism through a combination of its global production network and active currency hedging.

Constellation Brands: does Corona have to be Made in Mexico?

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Alex Robinson

Mexican beers such as Corona are growing the US beer market – but can their maker adapt to a new world of trade?

Brexit and BMW: Disintegration of European supply chains?

Posted on November 13, 2017 by GJ

BMW’s operations in the UK face severe challenges due to Brexit – Does the German carmaker’s supply chain disintegrate because of a protectionist vote?

Right turn only? Car manufacturing in Brexit Britain

Posted on November 12, 2017 by RM

Nissan’s produces cars for the European market in the UK, importing many of the components used from suppliers on the continent. New terms of trade driven by Brexit threaten to significantly disrupt this model, increasing costs and operational risk.

Solar Wars: the Battle for the US Solar Industry

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Kyle Teegarden

American solar manufacturers are struggling against Asia-based competitors who have flooded the US market with a glut of low-priced solar panels. How should the federal government respond to the failure of American industry to compete in this global supply chain?

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