2020 has been a tough year for global supply chain operators ranging from manufacturers and logistics firms to retailers and consumers. This report outlines four major topics to watch during Q4’20. First, COVID-19 has been the defining feature of global supply chain developments in 2020. There are signs the pressure is waning with exports from 21 countries dipping by 1.7% year over year in August while U.S. seaborne imports surged 16.0% higher year over year in the first half of September. The latter has included a 19.9% jump in imports of industrial equipment, suggesting firms ...