Opportunities and challenges of increased US-UK manufacturing trade
01/11/21
The challenges faced by manufacturers in the UK and US are similar, potentially making the case for increase trade stronger. Manufacturers could not only access opportunities for growth, but new approaches to problem solving and creative solutions.
Webinar recording: How do you make a resilient supply chain?
17/11/21
Walker Morris’ International Trade specialists recently held a webinar exploring how to create a resilient supply chain, and discuss recent trends in supply chain disputes.
Aaron Dixon, Senior Associate in the Commercial Group, explains supply chain resilience and its impact on contracting issues in the manufacturing sector.
Webinar recording: Made for Trade – Untangling the red tape of international trade
20/10/21
Walker Morris' International Trade specialists held a webinar helping to unpick some of the regulatory hurdles with International Trade and offer advice on how to overcome them.
Webinar recording: #WMTechTalk: Blockchain: Smart contracts – will I have to write one?
21/01/21
This webinar went back to basics on Blockchain and how it works, and looked at the concept of a Smart Contract and considered how Smart Contracts may affect the work of lawyers and contract managers.
Download our latest report, Made for Trade which looks at the commonalities between UK and US manufacturers. It explores the challenges and opportunities Manufacturers in US and UK face and investigates how sharing knowledge can help drive further growth.
Plastic Packaging Tax- is your supply chain ready?
21/09/21
The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) comes into effect from April 2022. PPT will be charged on plastic packaging which contains less than 30% recycled plastic material. The rate of tax is £200 per tonne of plastic packaging material.
The ESG (environmental, social, governance) agenda – embedding sustainability and responsibility in the ethos, operations and reputation of the business – is one of the biggest boardroom issues of the day. A key facet of that is understanding and complying with climate reporting obligations.