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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

Defense Logistics Agency, for example, has stockpiled germanium and undertaken recycling initiatives to minimize negative impacts. The restrictions from China may trigger former producers in Germany and Kazakhstan to restart commercial production, which could provide the U.S. And about half of the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Kazakhstan in Tit for Tat Spat Over Russia Sanctions. Even if You Can Buy it, Can You Move it?

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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

He explains, “Collateral damage from a wave of cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian government websites may disrupt shipping lines and logistics firms, perhaps reigniting the worst of last year’s supply chain chaos. … History suggests Russian hacks will not stay within the borders of the former Soviet republic.”[6].

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2023 Sanctions Trends

Exiger Perspectives

As Russia attempts to minimize the impact of Western sanctions (with support from countries such as Kazakhstan, China, India, Turkey, UAE etc.) Accordingly, firms must be cautious of sanctions evasion methods with respect to Russia. Sino-American relations are descending to an all-time low. airspace, and China added U.S.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. This article was first published in Supply Chain Magazine February 2016 and is now brought to you by IMD Business School. >>Please

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). Later in this article we’ll look at some examples of functional and cross functional KPIs. Total logistics cost. Which ones to use?…

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