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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

Near the Horn of Africa or the Strait of Malacca, pirates who had once seemed quelled have roared back, crimping sea traffic. patrol the Horn of Africa. What alternative sources of supply are available for the essential resources? They explain, “Not long ago, the world’s most powerful navies cooperated to secure the seas.

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Brunei Darussalam. South Africa. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Bangladesh.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Brunei Darussalam. South Africa. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Brunei Darussalam. South Africa. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Brunei Darussalam. South Africa. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. San Marino. Saudi Arabia.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Brunei Darussalam. South Africa. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Brunei Darussalam. South Africa. However, companies making use of an FTA must comply with the terms of the specific agreement.