U.S.-China trade tension benefits supply chain information providers

New data platforms help companies manage risks arising from export controls

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Data platforms are giving private companies visibility on their supply chains amid shifting political and regulatory landscapes.  © Reuters

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- The growth in U.S. export controls and trade restrictions against China in recent years is creating opportunities for a new generation of tech companies that help businesses manage political risks for their supply chains.

Data platforms focusing on China like WireScreen, Kharon, Datenna and Strider Technologies provide companies and their auditors with visibility into supply chains. Using shipping and corporate records, they map out trade networks and business associations in opaque countries where information is difficult to acquire.

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