What MNC’s are beginning to understand about doing business in Africa
Despite making marginally positive contributions to African economies, MNC’s have historically followed the trend of our colonial masters but are now beginning to feel the pinch…
Isolationism
Dark days ahead — SolarCity vs Protectionism
On September 22nd, 2017, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recommended a 35% tariff on imported Chinese solar panels to the president. [1] The final decision on this tariff now rests in Mr. Trump’s hands. [2] The effects of this […]
Facebook: Bringing the world closer together in the age of isolationism.
In the age of isolationism and deglobalization how will businesses in developed markets, such as Facebook, which have benefited in the past from immigrant and offshore labor, adapt to the increasing pressure imposed by governments and an increasingly restless and disenchanted public, demanding curbs in immigration and the provision of better quality jobs to citizens?
Nissan at the Brexit Poker Table
Should Nissan, owner of the largest auto-making plant in the UK, be concerned about Brexit? The post discusses the implications of isolationism and invites debate over Nissan's actions.
Isolationism, the Antithesis of Innovation
Isolationism & global health: an artificial zero-sum game that no one can win
Nigerians Want to Consume More Stuff from Their Own Soil; Can Unilever Make that Happen?
Falling oil prices stoked economist protectionist policy in Nigeria. The government had no choice but to ban the importation of 41 items due to dollar scarcity forcing Unilever to re-assess its import-based raw material sourcing model. Will this mark a permanent change in its raw material supply chain?
The Battle of the Skies is Being Waged on the Ground – The Isolationist Impact on the Fight to Control International Air Traffic
The major US airlines, Delta, American and United, are trying to shut out their Middle Eastern rivals from accessing US markets by appealing to Trump’s protectionist agenda. Instead, they should focus on winning the market with a superior product, service and price.
Ford’s Global Supply Chain Hits a Bumpy Road
Isolationist trade policies threaten to disrupt the supply chain of U.S. auto manufacturers such as Ford.
Is Brexit Restructuring the World’s Largest Specialist Car Sector for the Better? The Case of McLaren Automotive
McLaren Automative is one of the UK’s specialist car manufacturers. Its supply chain will have to be altered in order to adjust to a post-Brexit environment.
Local Content Policies: What is the Impact on Construction Firms?
Local content requires companies to use local suppliers and employees – how does this affect a EPC firm, and what should they do about this issue?