Contents : Analysis British Airways must restructure to survive the air travel depression BA faced sharp criticism for restructuring its furloughed workforce. As air travel is unlikely to recover for years, did British Airways have a choice? The economy bottoms out, foreigner worker shortage and urban mining : a week in Japan The Japanese economy might not be as bad as people think. There are signs it has bottomed out, although it may be a while before it grows again. OECD forecasting 15% drop in global GDP OECD forecasts suggest a dramatic fall in global GDP. As the economy recovers, should we aim for “where we were” or aim for something better? Modelling the UK battery electric vehicle market A quick run-down on how I researched the UK Battery Electric Vehicle market as part of research into Nissan and its future. EU / Viet Nam trade deal ratified The EU / Viet Nam trade deal has been ratified in Han Hoi. From July Tariffs will start to fall away, opening up both markets Will we all be working from home? TL;DR: no! For all the talk of everyone working from home it is worth remembering the vast majority of employees will not be able to. High street after lockdown: e-commerce will be more important than ever Once lockdown ends, the ecommerce offering from your high street retailer will matter more. Customers will drift back online and you should get ready now. Nissan in trouble: can the brand be saved a second time? Carlos Ghosn left Nissan with falling sales, shrinking market share and ageing vehicles. Can the new Executive foster a collective turnaround plan? Japan / UK Trade: an overview Notes and observations on the trade position between Japan and the UK. Life after lockdown: how the UK economy might recover Eventually the UK will emerge from lockdown. With the economy hit hard by shutdowns and furloughs, what will a recovery look like? All our businesses are hurting, but we can make it through this As a client cancels a project I’m reminded I’ve seen this before. Talk of global recession and economic depression is real, but our businesses can survive Are you ready to survive a recession? As recession looms, you will need to take steps to survive. But what action can you take, and how do you keep your customers, suppliers and staff on side? Read More