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Doing Business in Belgium

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The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups.

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The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!

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The detection of the UK variant in September 2020 was a big alert to be in guard, but our system was slow in detecting the mutant variants of concern. Between 27 th December 2020 and March 11 , 2021, Covid cases were around 20,000 per day and it was believed the pattern would continue.

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

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Today, we’re proud to present Cathy Roberson’s… 3 Technology Trends Changing the Supply Chain (2015-2020) Part IV. million units shipped. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.” This, in turn, could reduce shipping and air freight volumes.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

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In 2020 alone, Mexico accounted for 77 percent of US fresh vegetable import volume. Imports are tumbling at the nation’s busiest container port complex even as the backup of ships waiting to unload breaks records. Shipping industry officials say the factors that caused bottlenecks earlier in 2021 have continued into 2022.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

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If you use certain items frequently, keep them closer to the working or shipping area. My Vision for Supply Chain 2020? Supply Chain in 2020 should have the deep integration that includes service, cost, and cash. The question was how I imagine the Supply Chain in 2020. Warehouse efficiency directly depends on its layout.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 4 – 10)

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Lew instructed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to expedite the redesign process, and the new bill was expected to enter circulation sometime after 2020. Akorn Operating Company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 but had continued to manufacture albuterol until last fall. However, in 2017 U.S. With the rise of e-bike sales in the U.S.

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The Great Maersk Shift

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Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Nearing the end of 2020, Maersk has remained true to that goal. For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point.