Supply Chain Research

Sales of computers have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Dell having led the way while HP has lagged. LG Electronics has taken a less bullish approach than most to home appliance shipments while Japan’s automakers still face challenges. Also: UPS joins list of logistics street-beaters in wake of COVID-19; back to the old normal for container shipping; corn rose as China’s crop buying increase continues; China trade sentiment improves but still negative; and aluminum may win dubious USMCA honour.