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Supply Chain Disruption. A Deeper Look Into Context, Causes, and Trends  

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They expanded first into other parts of eastern Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, India), then into eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) and Mexico. From 2002 to 2013, the cost of manufacturing in China increased almost 500%, making China significantly more expensive than places like India.

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Viral Reaction: Zika and the Supply Chain

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The widespread active outbreaks has been increasing in South America and in Caribbean island countries, with cases of sporadic transmission reported in the Philippines and Thailand. More than a dozen cases have been reported in Florida, prompting the logistics companies to heighten their mitigating measures against the disease.

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Interoceanic Passages

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Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities. In order to manage the increasing containerized traffic, the rail line between the Atlantic and Pacific sides was reopened in 2002 under a private concession.

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