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Another Asian Trip and Added Apple Sourcing Options

Supply Chain Matters

Visits to Vietnam , Singapore and Indonesia have featured itineraries that included meeting with governmental leaders, technology users, content providers and other groups. Apple CEO Tim Cook has wrapped up his latest Asian trip, one that is being described as the most extensive Southeast Asia trip in years.

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The World Bank Significantly Lowers 2023 Global Growth Forecast

Supply Chain Matters

According to a release provided by this organization , the 2023 estimate would represent the third-weakest pace of global growth in nearly three decades, overshadowed by the 2009 and 2020 economic downturns. The IMF noted in October of last year that global growth falling below two percent would represent an historically low threshold.

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A time of transition: 3 key trends for oil & gas in 2018

DELMIA Quintiq

The current top seven exporters of LNG in the world are Qatar, Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, Algeria and Russia. Capacity Additions, Retirements, and Changes by Energy Source, 2009 (US Energy Information Administration). RENEWABLES & LOW CARBON ENERGY. SHIFT IN THE ENERGY SUPPLY.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Continues Downward Trajectory at the Close of 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The report authors indicated that the December PMI reading is the lowest since the first half of 2009, with the implication a significant loss in momentum. For the developing regions sector, India remains a standout, followed by Thailand , Mexico and Indonesia. The S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI® for December was 56.3,

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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

EcoVadis

Deforestation for palm oil plantations in Indonesia averages to about 300,000 hectares (about half the size of Delaware) each year. Soybean and palm oil cultivation along with timber production and cattle rearing are major contributors to deforestation; and these economic commodities have been getting a lot of attention recently.

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[How to] Sell on Tokopedia – The Ultimate Guide

Vinculum

And, Southeast Asia and more precisely Indonesia is one of the most lucrative markets for cross-border selling lately. Many might wonder, why and how Indonesia holds such potential for cross-border eCommerce? To start with, Indonesia is the richest country in the Southeast Asian region with a population of approximately 270 million.

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Benchmarking Success: Focus on what Matters

Logistics Bureau

He joined Logistics Bureau Group back in 2009 and commenced by running the benchmarking business known as Benchmarking Success. The Thailand business grew along with expansion into China, Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia. What makes them tick? What ticks them off? But also: Why do they love supply chain management so much?