Three Months of Open Borders | China

On January 8, Zero-Covid policies that had kept the borders shut for three years ended.  What’s happened since then and what can we expect? No economy that took a conservative approach to the pandemic and implemented border closures, quarantine requirements and strict local precautions was unscathed by the experience.  China stands out slightly due to […]

Part II: How Companies Manage Inflation

In Part I: we examined the causes of inflation, and in Part II, we will turn attention to the impact of inflation on companies. Just as higher prices impact what consumers pay, they also impact what companies pay for the goods and talent needed to produce their products. As the cost for components of a […]

The Surge & The Supply

In 2020 we addressed the coming surge and the challenges to consider when re-starting relocations. Over the course of the year, while attending conferences and holding client meetings, the message received is that companies have continued hiring and planning assignments.  In parallel, everyone is working to ensure their supply chains are a strong as can […]