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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Terrorism : The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, coupled with the ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq and the spread of ISIS, have raised the risk for terrorism-related supply chain disruptions in 2016. a “Control Tower” solution). There’s been a lot of buzz in recent years about how Amazon is becoming a 3PL.

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Logistics Service Providers (LSP): 3PL vs 4PL vs 5PL

SCMDOJO

It also covers logistical IT systems and analytical services for track & trace of the status of various products’ transportation. Thus, the LSP focuses on speedy and secured services. Duhok, Iraq. A 2PL company will be based on equity, meaning that they will own the transportation vehicles. 2021, 10 05). 2020, 09 03).

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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. The government of Bahrain has issued electronics transaction law to secure the payment gateways and promote shopping online. Challenges with eCommerce in the Middle East.