Supply Chain
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China’s economy growth cools further amid U.S. tariff war
The world’s second-largest economy grew 6.2% over a year ago, down from the previous quarter’s 6.4%
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Ottawa takes action on food fraud through a Food Policy for Canada
Canada’s food policy aims to bolster the agri-food sector while tackling issues such as food fraud
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LCBO says delivery shortage affecting stores
Technology updates at the LCBO’s Durham Retail Service Centre in mid-June caused some interruption in service and led to poor stock in a number of stores
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Federal Liberals, Ontario Tories point fingers over looming Bombardier layoffs
Amidst bureaucratic jabs, Bombardier has said the layoffs stem from “the cyclical nature of our business” and Buy American measures
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Labour trend: Who is processing your food?
Labour market information confirms why attracting and retaining workers in the food and beverage manufacturing sector is a challenge
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Toyota shifts gears, plans to build new SUV at Alabama plant
The new US$1.6 billion Alabama plant will build the Corolla compact car and employ up to 4,000 workers
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U.K.’s Labour shifts policy, now backs new Brexit referendum
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the new prime minister should “put their deal, or no-deal, back to the people in a public vote”
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Japan says it won’t discuss or retract SKorea export rules
The trade curbs have raised concern over possible disruptions for South Korean manufacturers and global supply chains
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From Nazis to hippies: End of the road for Volkswagen Beetle
It’s the end of an era for the production of the Beetle in Mexico. Nicknamed the “vochito,” the car made itself at home as a rugged, Mexican-made “carro del pueblo”
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Cascades acquires Orchids Paper Products assets
The Canadian manufacturer of packaging and tissue products is offering US$207 million to seal the deal
