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Supplier Financial Health: Don’t Wait for the Worst, Reach out and Talk!

Supply Chain View from the Field

example is the default of Argentina and the associated immediate spread widening on debt of other South American countries (most notably Brazil), as well in the business context of buyer and supplier firms. This first became a major issue during the 2009 global downturn.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Supply Chain Corporate.

Supply Chains Rock

Tuesday, July 07, 2009. By the end of 2008, we had completed a cumulative total of 553 initial audits; including expansion into three additional growth market countries (36 initial audits): Argentina, Malaysia and Vietnam. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To. In 2008, IBM spent $1.5

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Saudi Arabia’s Top eCommerce Companies

Vinculum

After its initial 2009 launch, the site quickly established itself as the most well-liked global marketplace for small companies and entrepreneurs to sell their goods. MercadoLibre, the top Latin American e-commerce site, was established in 1999 and had its headquarters in Argentina. AliExpress. MercadoLibre.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Burlington Coat Factory @Burlington In 2009, Burlington Coat Factory (in partnership with Fortna) transformed its supply chain with new systems and operational processes, optimizing efficiencies and boosting customer service at the company’s Burlington, New Jersey location as part of its 5-year supply chain strategy.