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A time of transition: 3 key trends for oil & gas in 2018

DELMIA Quintiq

The fall in oil prices transformed the global oil & gas industry. The industry is now recovering as prices have started to rise again, but the downturn has been a catalyst for continued evolution. Let’s take a look at what’s going on in the industry in this era of transformation. RENEWABLES & LOW CARBON ENERGY.

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

Logistics planners would readily tell you that this is not a surprise; such imbalances are a reality in the cargo industry. This results in empty planes and containers returning to China from Africa even if they were full on their way in, resulting in inefficient transportation corridors.

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Middle East eCommerce Reimagined

Vinculum

Countries like Iraq, Egypt, Oman, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia have the fastest growing young generation, with a median age of 22 years old. Thus, bringing immediate focus on the digital commerce industry and need to implement the technology-driven solutions.

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We need more FEM in STEM

Enterra Insights

Research by psychologists in Britain and the US has found that female participation is highest in Algeria, where two out of five STEM graduates are women — more than double the rate in bastions of equality such as Finland and The Netherlands.”[2]. ”[2].

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. A further 9% thought this was a positive move as it would simplify the fragmented industry. Afghanistan.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. A further 9% thought this was a positive move as it would simplify the fragmented industry. Afghanistan.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Choose country. Afghanistan.