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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

With a total area just slightly smaller than the U.S., Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Brazil would eventually become a republic again in 1985.

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Is Soy the Next Palm Oil?

EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

While these commodities are traded and consumed the world over, the bulk come from just a handful of countries where they are produced. According to 2016 FAO data , more than 80% of palm oil was produced in just two countries: Indonesia (53%) and Malaysia (29%). tonnes to 2.9 Deregulation poses its own threats over the short term.

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Logistics, Perpetually in Motion (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2016)

Talking Logistics

Addressed customs initiatives in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Cuba and Paraguay. “Logistics in Motion” was the theme of Descartes’ Evolution 2016 Global User & Partner Conference , and it adequately describes the dynamic nature of the logistics industry as well as the company. New telematics software and hardware platforms.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

Just imagine. Just follow our list of global marketplaces. And it’s not just Americans. In 2021, over 2.14 billion people worldwide are expected to buy goods and services online [1]. That is roughly 30% of the current world population. And when we talk about online shopping, marketplace is the most popular channel.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased. DOT – Delivery on Time. DIFOT – Delivery In Full on Time. Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… … How many to use? Of course they need to be SMART.

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