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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain. This blockage has created havoc in the global supply chain. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, told the Financial Times.”[4] … We’re all connected globally.”

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

The Suez Canal is the shortest route for container traffic from Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe, and is also used for some volumes from the Far East or Southern Asia to North America. As frequently happens in supply chains, this could have a potential knock-on effect.

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Gradual changes in the European supply chain consulting market

Supply Chain Movement

The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please SCM Consulting Map Europe 2016. Choose country.