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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

In 2017 the ‘NotPetya’ cyber-attack on Ukraine, which irreversibly encrypted data on computers, caused $10bn-worth of damage around the world (it was widely blamed on Russia).”[5] Up may recall that over a dozen years ago, he threatened Georgia in the same way he is threatening Ukraine. ”[4]. ”[6].

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Its borders consist of Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Syria, and the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Turkey’s merchant marine boasts 1,234 vessels, including 57 bulk carriers, 54 container ships, 363 general cargo ships, 124 oil tankers and 636 other vessels. In 2017, Turkey exported $155.2 Manufacturing in Turkey. of its GDP.

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Doing Business in Poland

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state of Georgia. in 2017 and accounts for 40.2% Its prime location in Europe makes it an ideal location for shipping across Europe or Asia. Poland has almost 20,000 km of railways and 3,997 km of navigable inland waterways, so it is relatively simple and convenient to ship goods by air or water. billion in 2017.

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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

PINC

Personal consumption expenditures rose 4.3%, the best performance since the fourth quarter of 2017. Following on its heels was Georgia-based Ready Trucking, which had 108 power units and 91 drivers. Some small carriers are closing up shop. Terrill Transportation Inc. of Livermore, California, ceased operations on July 30.

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Doing Business in Italy

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At 301,340 sq km, it is about twice the size of the US state of Georgia. annually as of 2017. billion worth of goods in 2017. It has 20 regions and five autonomous regions. Border countries include Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia and Switzerland. Manufacturing in Italy. Other Important Industries.

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The Takeaway from CSCMP Conference: The Data Problem Runs Deep

Talking Logistics

Alejandra Dorronsoro, Senior International Logistics Manager at Georgia Pacific Cellulose noted at the conference: “We spend so much time gathering data. Compain co-founded ClearMetal after working in Hong Kong at one of the world’s largest container-shipping companies. Cleaning it takes days.

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Trends 2022: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

According to the Flat World Global Solutions staff, “Labor deficits, raw material shortages and e-commerce businesses driving up demand are all leading to increased shipping and transportation prices.” For example, the price to ship a container skyrocketed. For example, the price to ship a container skyrocketed.