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Why Is Blockchain Not Hotter?

Supply Chain Shaman

I was sitting with a representative from the United Nations on my way back from Colombia. We will be discussing these topics, and many more, at the upcoming Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on September 5-8, 2017. For example, receivables and payables steadily increased in the chemical industry. These are my thoughts.

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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics

Enterra Insights

Ricaurte notes, “Every February, shoppers depend on farmers in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for a universal token of love and affection – fresh cut flowers.” The company said it made more than a billion candy hearts in 2017, including sugar-free and Spanish versions.”

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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. percent in 2017. Brazil is the eighth largest economy in the world, with a GDP approaching $2.055 trillion in 2017.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Emerging markets enjoyed favorable market conditions in 2017 with trade growth the healthiest in years,” said John Manners-Bell, Chief Executive of Ti, which compiled the index. Chile (12); Colombia (26); Argentina (28); Ecuador (34); Bolivia (37); Paraguay (40) were little changed. GDP gain in 2010. Uruguay rises three places to No.

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Valentine’s Day 2019

Enterra Insights

Valentine flowers are primarily grown by farmers in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. ” BBC, 10 February 2017. [2] .”[5] Cards, like other holiday goods, need to be ordered well in advance so supply chains can ensure goods are on the shelves when the big day arrives. Footnotes. [1]

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement eliminates tariffs on 80% of U.S. consumer and industrial imports into Colombia. million TEUs in 2017. South America infrastructure at port and inland. South America is hobbled by its inadequate infrastructure, and it’s probably not going to change anytime soon.

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Top Trends in Luxury Brands That Will Influence the Future of Your Supply Chain

DynaSys

Sales in mainland China have grown by 18% in 2017 after a two-year crisis that spread doubt in the market (figures reported by Claudia d’Arpizio, partner at Bain). For instance, Kering saw its online sales increase 60% in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the 12% increase in sales the previous year; an unequaled growth in stores.