Understanding Top Priorities and Pain Points: A Look at the Thomson Reuters Trade Survey

This episode analyzes the latest findings from Thomson Reuters' annual global trade survey report. Guests Karen Lobdell and Andrew Moxon from Thomson Reuters share insights on challenges, priorities, and trends impacting global trade professionals based on feedback from over 175 industry respondents.

Main Topics

- Emerging environmental regulations posing new complexities for cross-border trade compliance
- Supply chain security and data protection among the top drivers of technology investment
- Talent shortages remain a concern as skills gaps challenge global trade organizations
- Artificial intelligence expected to play an increasing role in addressing issues as regulations evolve
- How various stakeholders can utilize the report to inform strategies and decision making

Key takeaways include the growing role of ESG considerations, shifting regulatory focus areas, and optimism around AI's potential to solve problems if adopted responsibly. The value of this episode lies in equipping listeners with an industry overview to help navigate ongoing changes in international trade and global supply chain management.

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Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/

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Karen Lobdell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lobdell-50b3305/

Andrew Moxon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-28b8256/

Access the Thomson Reuters Report here: https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/en/corporation-solutions/c/corporate-global-trade-survey-report