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Paris 2021 – EN – Eric Bouret

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In 2003, he joined Norpac (Lille) as Purchasing Manager, then took in charge the purchasing department of QUILLE Construction in Rouen in 2006. In 2013, he transferred to Hong Kong to lead the APAC procurement and supply chain organization for all Bouygues Construction activities in this region.

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Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves

Talking Logistics

Meanwhile, the 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gives roads a D grade — with other transportation infrastructure not doing much better (bridges earned a C+, ports a C, inland waterways a D-, and rail a C+).

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Inflation is Back Up – Are you Ready?

Herlitz Inventory Management

Bush tax cut, 9/11 attacks. War on Terror. Katrina, Bankruptcy Act. Bernanke became Fed Chair. Bank crisis. Financial crisis. ACA, Dodd-Frank Act. Debt ceiling crisis. Government shutdown. Sequestration.

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The JW Surety Bonds Story with JD Weisbrot

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 2003 by JD Weisbrot, JW Surety Bonds is a national surety bond provider that specialized in freight broker, construction, and numerous other types of surety bonds. As of October 1st, 2013, freight brokers and forwarders are required to secure a $75,000 freight broker bond. About JW Surety Bonds.

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Multi Currency ERP for Small Businesses – EMERGE App

EMERGE App

In 2003 two of the top 10 trading nations were from Asia. In 2013 the number was four. In fact, the top 10 wealthiest countries made up over half of the world’s total trade in 2016. World Trade Statistical Review 2017, WTO). Hence, it’s no surprise that Asia’s share of world trade is increasing rapidly.

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10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read

Freightos

Why this book rocks: In 2013, China exported $2.2 Read this if you’re interested in: A great case study of a growing company that thrived on global imports and more efficient internal processes. The End of Cheap China: Economic and Cultural Trends That Will Disrupt the World by Shaun Rein ( Link ). trillion dollars worth of goods.

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The hidden cost of buy-back programs

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

   In 2003, when Airbus and Boeing were competing for the order from Iberia in Spain, it became clear that Boeing 777 can be a dominate choice because of two underlying reasons.    Second, Boeing’s 777 is cheaper to operate (Michaels (2003)).    What do we learn from Airbus’ buy-back programs? .