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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

According to Aberdeen Research, “international shipments cost twice as much, take five times as long and have five times more variability than domestic shipments.” Such an approach enhances compliance and reduces the potential for further costs related to post-clearance audits/checks by customs authorities. Choose country.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. This year, the map also includes the hourly production costs for the individual European countries. SCM Map Europe 2015-2016.

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