Trade Services - World Trade

Coface Country Risk Newsletter - Spring 2009 Date: May 1, 2009 Coface, a leading global provider of trade credit management and protection services, assesses the short-term risk of doing business in 155 countries. In this issue, "2009/2010 Scenarios - A Worsening Crisis in the Real Economy". To download, please click here.
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Coface Country Risk Update - Winter 2009 Date: February 2, 2009 Coface, a leading global provider of trade credit management and protection services, assesses the short-term risk of doing business in 155 countries. China and Russia have been placed on negative watch. Read the global forecast and get the latest country ratings here. To download, please click here.
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Re-Examining Supply Chain Risk: Failure to Take a Holistic Approach Impacts the Bottom Line
Date: September 10, 2008

In April of 2008 TradeCard and Clear Seas Research surveyed 139 consumer products and retail executives regarding supply chain processes and initiatives. The study examined the level of automation that exists in the supply chain to collaborate with trade partners, ensure compliance and handle risk.

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The Global Supply Chain Finance Translator: Bridging The Gap Between The Physical Supply Chain And The Financial Supply Chain
Date: March 23, 2007

Responding to the need for an integrated approach/solution to physical and financial supply chain challenges, UPS Capital ¦ the financial services arm of UPS ¦ is developing a suite of solutions to help companies unlock the trapped value in their financial supply chains.

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2007 Food Logistics Industry Report
Date: January 25, 2007

The 2007 Food Logistics Industry Report identifies common practices, challenges and emerging trends in the food logistics industry. Developed by Saddle Creek Corp., a nationwide third-party logistics services company, this report is based on a survey of more than 100 executives involved in the warehousing and/or transportation management of food and beverage products in the United States.

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An Overview of Trade Credit Insurance
Date: September 18, 2006

Trade credit insurance is a business insurance product that indemnifies a seller against losses from non-payment of commercial trade debt. This white paper discusses the importance of business-to-business accounts receivable, the philosophy behind trade credit insurance, how the policy works, and whether trade credit insurance is right for your company.

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Solution-Chain SM Manufacturing: How mid-cap manufacturers can transition from making products to what really matters-delivering value to customers more profitably.
Date: May 5, 2006

Solution-ChainSM Manufacturing addresses the complex needs of today's mid-cap manufacturers' supply chains. The whitepaper outlines a rigorous process to execute world-class capabilities across an enterprise so that manufacturers invest in their most profitable functions while outsourcing functions in which they will likely never sustain a competitive advantage.

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