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Africa: Emerging Markets’ Final Frontier

Enterra Insights

In a review of a book entitled Emerging Africa: How the Global Economy’s Last Frontier Can Prosper and Matter, Katrina … Continued The post Africa: Emerging Markets’ Final Frontier appeared first on Enterra Solutions. Business Current Affairs Globalization Risk Management Supply Chain'

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River of demand

Supply Chain Movement

I am currently halfway through his most recent book called ‘Embrace the Chaos’ about this inevitable transition. And who says the future affluent consumers in India and Africa will develop the same needs for goods as those in the West, Japan, Dubai and the wealthy upper class in China? We are, after all, in a change of era.

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The Critical Intersection of Humanitarian Logistics and Food Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The UAE’s strategic location between East and West, with access to a vast consumer base across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presents an opportunity to serve as a central hub for food storage and distribution, contingent upon addressing key global food logistics challenges.

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What Is Old Is New Again. Maybe, Just Maybe, the Emperor Is Getting Some Clothes.

Supply Chain Shaman

Until then, I am traveling to South Africa to speak at SAPICS 2013 on the book Bricks Matter. On the trip to and from South Africa (16 hours door-to-door), I started writing the new book that I will be publishing in 2014. I have never been in Africa. Let me know. I look forward to hearing your comments.

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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! Lessons for Life and Business!

Supply Chain Game Changer

At the same time I started reading all of the books I could find on mountain climbing. By the time I had finished the book I got the idea in my head that I wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. By the time I had finished the book I got the idea in my head that I wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.

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Re-globalization, Trucks that Talk, and a True Pan-American Highway

Resilinc

Linton, who’s co-authoring a book (his second) on the physics of supply chains, urged supply chain managers to use the turmoil of the pandemic, which played a pivotal role in the semiconductor shortage, to advocate for greater investment in supply chain resiliency. “U.S. to sell to U.S. companies,” said Linton.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. If you fail to book in time, you may miss your delivery deadlines, or will have to use an expedited shipping method to meet them. Booking early is a good idea in certain situations.