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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

The survey of more than 500 global logistics executives is part of the 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, an annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets by size, infrastructure, transport connections and business climate. . GDP gain in 2010. Qatar jumps two spots to No.

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Collaboration: The New Battle Cry of Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network

China surpassed Japan in 2010 as the world’s second largest economy, and the IMF predict it could exceed the U.S. Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam experienced similar wage-related strikes and walkouts. Take for example the BRIC nations and the impact this region has across the global economy.

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The Pullback From China: Will it Be Harder for SMEs?

Logistics Bureau

Adidas: Vietnam is one of the countries benefitting most from Adidas’ drawn-out retreat from Chinese manufacturing, which has been underway since 2010. Moreover, for SMEs that choose to near-shore, some additional sourcing costs could be offset by transport-cost reductions.

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AI and Climate Change, Can Technology Save The Planet, and What’s Next for Green City Vancouver

Freightera

JV: In 2010 Vancouver created the strongest citywide climate action plan that I’ve seen. Built environments and buildings are large part of it, but we’re also tackling transportation and fossil fuel vehicles, our next big source of emissions. Do we just pull out of Bangladesh? ZB: Thank you. Or do we stay and engage?