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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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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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Why Counterfeiting Is So Dangerous

Shipchain

In 2017 alone, total counterfeiting around the world reached 1.2 Additionally, Rolling Stone reports that tainted alcohol is also suspected to be behind the tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic that have yet to be explained. Counterfeit products end up costing global businesses billions of dollars in losses each year.

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Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

Rethink your optimum: Prepare your supply chain for the challenges of 2017 and beyond. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets.