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How exporting weapons becomes risky for contractors who make the exports

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Manufacturers of platforms and ammunition must deal with a list of regulatory and legal challenges. Interview Transcript: Tom Temin And we think of the defense industrial base has strained in terms of capacity to manufacture what’s needed around the world and, you know, missile systems and ammunition and so forth. supply chains.

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A Look at Direct v. Indirect Supplier Management in Three Industries

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This includes supplier information management, supply chain risk management/mitigation, and supplier performance management. Industry: Manufacturing. In manufacturing, materials, components and assemblies that will be sold to customers are direct spend while facilities, equipment, consumable supplies and MRO are indirect.

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2025 Canadian Trade Outlook: Trade Remedies

Import and Trade Remedies

Importers should be aware that they are at risk if there is a finding of circumvention because it could result in liability for SIMA duties retroactive to the date of initiation of the anti-corruption investigation.

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Violations of Competition Law as Grounds for Setting Aside Arbitral Awards: Lessons from the Paris Court of Appeal in GBO v. CAI

Kluwer Arbitration

CAI manufactured shoes in Asia. CAI , the exclusive distribution agreement between the parties granted GBO exclusive distribution rights for the products manufactured by CAI. To begin with, vertical agreements at different levels of the supply chain entail a more complex analysis than horizontal agreements between direct competitors.

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California International Arbitration Week 2024: Strategies for Navigating Trade Wars and Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

Kluwer Arbitration

He detailed the strategic adjustments Chinese companies have made in response to heightened tariffs and geopolitical tensions, including diversifying their investments and manufacturing operations to countries like Mexico and Vietnam, as well as to lower-cost regions within China.

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The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

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Supply Chain-Related Matters of Note Section 804 prohibits DoD from entering into a contract with any person or entity that has fossil fuel business operations with an entity that is greater than 50% owned by either an authority of the government of the Russian Federation or a fossil fuel company that operates in the Russian Federation.

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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions

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A sole source situation exists when specific criteria are met, emphasizing the need for thorough verification of the exclusivity of the source, especially in cases involving ‘sole brand’ or ‘sole manufacturer’ items that may have multiple distributors. This indicates the presence of competitive market alternatives.