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Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021

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The latest edition of the LogiSYM conference catering to the Middle East/North Africa region, LogiSYM MENA, took place online on August 24. But as she pointed out, there has been a strong move to counter COVID-19’s effects and restrictions by using technology. Global Assets in a Constantly Shifting Supply Chain. &

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The Critical Intersection of Humanitarian Logistics and Food Supply Chains

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In such adverse situations, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains play a crucial role in aiding. However, as the world becomes increasingly interconnected and complex, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains are facing new challenges that require innovative solutions to ensure their resilience and effectiveness.

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Technology Can Help Feed the World, Part 1

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As in the past, technology also has a role to play in improving agricultural output. ” In addition to the technologies mentioned above, Farming 4.0 Today, in developed countries, agricultural machinery comes equipped with amazingly advanced technology. will be highly dependent on data and artificial intelligence.

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Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part One

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“Plan all you want,” writes Cyrus Hadavi , CEO of Adexa, “but disruptions are the supply chain’s real problem.”[1] Because global supply chains are constantly facing crises. In the first part of this article, I want to discuss some of the risks facing supply chains.

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Technology Can Help Feed the World, Part 2

Enterra Insights

Some experts are now referring to the technological revolution unfolding in agriculture as “Farming 4.0.” “Experts caution,” they write, “that if history is anything to go by, technological revolutions typically result in greater inequality as the rich capture most of the benefits.” ”[1]. .”

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Accelerate Digitisation in the Supply Chain – Leveraging a Data-driven Approach to Optimisation – LogiSYM August 2020

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In 2016, Seamless was awarded the Global Telecoms Business Award for Software and Applications Innovation, showing their commitment to providing exemplary and innovative technologies through a result driven approach, and demonstrating that the success of their customers is embedded in their core DNA.

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Supply Chain Leadership Driving Industry 4.0 & Resilience During Crisis – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it is vital for organisations to ensure a reliable supply of products and services. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Leadership in Supply Chain. fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines).