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Behind the Numbers of the SCRC Supply Management Index

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Yung-Yun’s algorithm scanned tens of thousands of targeted news and company reports to develop the ratings in each category. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Category strategies are well communicated & drive local purchasing behavior & local supplier relationships.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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Logistics was first applied and recognised in military operations, its most significant impact is felt through the functions of production, distribution and consumption (Rodrigue and Slack, 2002). Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management.

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Interoceanic Passages

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Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Since bulks are the most trafficked commodities, maritime routes for bulks are influenced by the location of strategic mineral and oil resources. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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