US Tariffs: Country of Origin

From alvarezandmarsal.com: Governments in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are implementing stricter checks on origin certificates for exporters to ensure compliance with US Customs regulations.

Businesses are advised to review their export processes to avoid penalties for incorrect origin claims, which could result in denied entry or increased duties.… read more

Beyond the Purchase: Integration Phase of Firm Acquisitions

From www.blakeoliver.com: [US context; Podcast] Most buyers in firm acquisitions overinvest in the purchase process while underinvesting in the critical integration phase.

A comprehensive 100-day integration plan should begin during due diligence, focusing on retaining key employees, effectively communicating changes, and deciding between integration approaches.… read more

Do Major Corporate Customers Deter Supplier Misconduct?

From www.sciencedirect.com: Major corporate customers play a crucial role in deterring supplier misconduct by imposing pressure for compliance with social and environmental standards.

Firms with concentrated customer bases demonstrate significantly lower misconduct rates and penalties, especially when customers exert higher scrutiny.… read more

Factory of the Future: Technology Early Wins

From alvarezandmarsal.com: Manufacturers are adopting digital solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while addressing common challenges such as data inaccessibility and reactive maintenance.

By leveraging technologies like IoT sensors and AI-powered cameras, factories can improve defect detection and predict equipment failures.… read more

Latest case updates for self-insurers – May 2025

From hallandwilcox.com.au: Recent legal decisions highlight key considerations for self-insurers, including a ruling that employers must address the risk of vicarious trauma without breaching their duty of care, and a precedent allowing for recovery of damages for psychiatric injuries resulting from breaches of contract.… read more

5 top tips to getting paid before EOFY

From colemangreig.com.au: As the end of the financial year approaches, businesses are encouraged to focus on clearing outstanding debts and improving cash flow.

Key strategies include formalising contracts in writing, validating customer information, maintaining proof of transactions, establishing a debt recovery process, and outsourcing debt collection when necessary.… read more