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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Manufacturing in Brazil. Brazil also has the third largest manufacturing sector in the Americas. Other Important Industries.

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World Cup Plays that Build Winning Supply Chain Teams

MIT Supply Chain

And we can draw some important lessons from this wonderful spectacle – including ones that are particularly relevant to supply chain leaders. And so it is in the supply chain world. Keep it simple is a hard-won lesson in the supply chain profession. Amazon’s supply chain is key to the company’s success.

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Is Soy the Next Palm Oil?

EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

And over 80% of soybean was produced in three countries: the United States (35%), Brazil (29%) and Argentina (18%). Expansion of soy since the 1970s in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay has seen almost half of the important ecosystem provided by the Cerrado grasslands completely wiped out. The post Is Soy the Next Palm Oil?

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Supply Chain Corporate.

Supply Chains Rock

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Supply Chain Corporate Responsibilities. Subscribe To. Tuesday, July 07, 2009. In 2008, IBM spent $1.5

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“Too Big to Fail”: 10 Things you Need to Know About El Niño

Elementum

Deemed “too big to fail” by NASA , the weather event will impact supply chains at every stage. As the event starts to take effect, here are ten things you should know about how different weather systems will impact your supply chain. El Niño is officially set to wreak havoc around the world—starting now. The Southern U.S.

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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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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. Mexico is particularly strong in heavy manufacturing industries, notably, automotive.