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The Opportunity — and Challenges — for Digital Transformation in MENA

ivalua

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. Organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) were no exception — and these companies were particularly aggressive in their response.

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Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part One

Enterra Insights

.” Climate Change Supply chain journalist Sean Ashcroft writes, “For those who manage risk in supply chains, climate change is becoming a weightier problem by the minute. … A Harvard Business Review study suggests just 11% of suppliers are fully prepared for weather-related disruption.

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Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SYSPRO Africa first visited Mombasa Kenya at the main gathering in East Africa of CIOs – CIO 100. Supply Chain effect. Global supply chain disruption affected all countries and for Kenya the most significant effect is that 77% suffered from delays in supply from global and local supply chains.

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Join BVL International at the North American chapter kickoff on August 12, 2013

Supply Chain View from the Field

The study included more than 60 interviews with global supply chain executives and survey responses from 1,757 executives. However, the survey shows that costs are on the rise, greater than 8 percent on average in manufacturing industries. on August 12, 2013. 1. Customer expectations. 5. Talent shortfalls.

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Supply Chain Disruption and Digitization

Enterra Insights

1] Ryan Bradley ( @theryanbradley ) adds, “Disrupt is a good word we have mistreated terribly to the point it has become powerless.”[2] ” A recent survey concluded either is acceptable and both refer to the same phenomenon. Supply chain digital disruption and digitization.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. From wildfires to hurricanes, the potential for climate-related supply chain disruptions remains a significant concern for supply chains and economies globally.

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The Top 15 Omnichannel Retail Trends to Watch in 2022

ToolsGroup

The initial disruptions of the pandemic may be behind us, but the supply chain is still rife with challenges. According to Deloitte , 68% of retail executives believe that supply chain disruption will impact growth. . Get your free 2022 Supply Chain Digital Transformation Survey now.