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Food Security and National Security

Enterra Insights

They are very important regions in the world because they greatly contribute to the global food supply.”[2] ”[2] According to McKinsey & Company analysts, there are six recognized world breadbaskets: Brazil/Argentina, United States/Canada, Northwestern Europe, Northern India, China/Southeast Asia, and Russia/Ukraine.[3]

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How the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV Tax Credit Will Reshape Supply Chains

QAD

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. The approach calls for a deeper look at procurement chains, critical mineral qualification and the calculation of mineral content.

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Unlocking Success: Testimonials from QAD Partners

QAD

Adding to their gratifications is the fact that Partnering with QAD means aligning with a global leader in the software industry that not only specializes in key verticals but also offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to address the most critical challenges in manufacturing and supply chain management.

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A Fourth Star for Germany

SCM Research

So, why is this a topic for a supply chain blog? Well, according to a report by Spiegel Online (in German) , Adidas has already prepared its supply chain operations and started to put a fourth star, symbolizing the number of World Cup victories, on some of its newly produced Germany soccer jerseys.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Of course they need to be SMART. Supply Chain KPI Tips. All you need to know about Supply Chain KPIs. First Name *.

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Grocery Shopping and Inflation, Part Two: Impact on Consumers

Enterra Insights

”[2] If inflation continues on its current course, that prediction may be optimistic. Hoffower explains, “The price hikes are the result of a lot of things: bad weather, a national labor shortage, and consumer demand that is no match for the supply chain right now. The supply chain isn’t that broken.

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Can the Latin America and Caribbean Region Use Nearshoring to Become a Supply Chain Hub?

MIT Supply Chain

As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub. The region could capitalize on the nearshoring trend given its nearness to US markets.