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In an increasingly volatile global economy, suppliers and buyers face unforeseen challenges that may impact their ability to perform under commercial contracts. Longstanding assumptions about the level of tariffs, even under...more
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods immediately upon taking office on January 20, 2025. Those tariffs could have an immediate impact on the U.S. supply chain for goods, as...more
In our previous article, we discussed the concept of force majeure, which can excuse parties from performing their contractual obligations in certain circumstances. As explained in that article, force majeure is a contractual...more
Commercial forms – such as quotations, purchase orders and invoices – and associated terms and conditions are ubiquitous in the supply chain and often the only contract that exists between a buyer and seller. When used...more
With disruptions affecting every aspect of the supply chain, companies are increasingly encountering legal arguments offered to justify a failure to meet supply obligations. This article in the Supply Chain Disruption Series...more
...Given that the original epicenter of the coronavirus was the important worldwide manufacturing hub of Wuhan, China, the automotive industry was swiftly and seriously impacted in ways that continue one year later. The...more
As we have covered previously, earlier declines in demand for most raw materials during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic caused many suppliers to reduce capacity. This is now resulting in higher prices and more...more
To say that COVID-19 has wrought havoc on automotive supply chains this year may be an understatement. With significant portions of their supply chains located in China, automotive suppliers and their customers had to contend...more
To say that COVID-19 has wrought havoc on automotive supply chains over the last 8-12 months may be an understatement. With significant portions of their supply chain located in China, automotive suppliers and their...more
COVID-19 has and for the foreseeable future will have unprecedented adverse impact on the global economy and all companies’ business operations. Government and banking systems throughout the world have initiated massive aid...more
As the coronavirus continues to spread globally and as governments react by imposing quarantines on not just individuals but entire cities and regions, businesses are looking to protect themselves from the worst impacts of...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous displacement in the world’s economy. The international supply chain, particularly from China, but now including other parts of the world, has experienced significant impacts. Many...more
For buyers and sellers of goods, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing increasing disruption to supply chains on a local, national and international level. Factories have been shut down, workforces have been downsized, flights...more
The COVID-19 (the “Coronavirus”) pandemic has the potential to cause business disruptions that may make the performance of a party’s obligations under a commercial contract difficult, unprofitable or impossible. Such...more
Whether you cannot meet your supply obligations because your supply chain has come to a screeching halt or you are losing income because conferences, sports, or cultural events are cancelled and your contract partners do not...more
With the international spread of the coronavirus and the impact it is having on the supply chains, production, transport, and workforce of commercial entities, as well as the limitations posed for service providers of all...more
Generally speaking, entities that enter into contracts are bound to perform them. However, as matters evolve, the impacts of natural and man-made problems arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) are being felt by customers,...more
Covid-19 has caused serious disruption to manufacturers’ ability to produce products and fill orders on a timely basis, which in turn has impeded the performance of countless supply chains....more
With COVID-19 spreading throughout the world, parties to supply contracts need to understand whether, and under what circumstances, a party's performance can be excused due to COVID-19. In a previous article, we examined...more
COVID-19 calls for review and management of the entire chain, including but not limited to suppliers and customers. In times of uncertainty, every enterprise should undertake a stress test of its supply chain and manage...more
Energy & Infrastructure Projects partner Robert A. James has produced the second edition of his Inkling chart with explanations to guide both veterans and newcomers. An Inkling of Incoterms® 2020 tracks the clauses of the...more
Many commentators have assumed that a party to a contract will be excused from performance if the coronavirus outbreak causes its inability to perform. But in order to be sure this would apply in a particular supply contract...more