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Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East

Locus

predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce Historically, consumer goods shopping was restricted to in-store visits to supermarkets or malls in the Middle East. In 2019, Bain & Co. But the shopping dynamics have changed in this region.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

In Africa, where 38% of food is imported, the issues in global shipping will compound the unrest. Consumer goods manufacturers will pay 60-70% more in retail deductions, and the retail struggle to source for the holidays will worsen. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030. The Harsh Reality.

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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Food instability looms in Africa. Comparison of Industry Players Within Consumer Goods for the Period of 2012-2021. For many industries, the results are much worse than consumer goods. The focus of the conference is on Supply Chain 2030. The future is uncertain. Inflation is today’s reality.

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

Provenance

There are currently mines in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America at the feasibility study stage (the final stage of pre-production, that determines whether to develop a mine), with some –– such as the Nolans Bore mine in Australia –– set to be operational within the next three years. The role of blockchain.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has taken steps to electrify its fleet with 1,000 electric vans now on UK roads, as it strives to deliver half its shipments with net-zero carbon by 2030 and all by 2040. ” This week, Walmart announced that it would charge some of its suppliers a new fee to transport goods to its warehouses and stores. This is not normal.