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Bridging the Finance Gap for Asian SMEs

MIT Supply Chain

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are key drivers of growth in Asia, but they are hindered by inadequate access to finance, particularly from large banks. The framework is part of a working paper published by MISI for the SWIFT Institute, the Belgium-based financial services research organization. Subscribe for free here.

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.”

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Trends 2019: Food

Enterra Insights

They predict, “Culinary inspiration from Asia, Oceania and the western coasts of North and South America may be seen on more menus and retail shelves next year. ”[6] Also on the rise, according to many sources, is the consumption of insect proteins, veggie meats, and lab-grown proteins. ” Hemp-infused foods.

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Demand-Driven Transformation at Shell

Supply Chain Shaman

Shell’s current shift to the global supply chain is impacting North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Russia, and China. To gain organizational support to drive change, Nick ran two more simulations: one in Hong Kong and a grease plant in Belgium. A Brief History of IT Investments. Talking numbers worked.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Other sources reported that DB Schenker was not the only forwarder making this shift. The free report is available in PDF with supporting spreadsheets and high-resolution infographics here.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

In November 2020, fifteen countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership did just that, creating the world’s largest free trade area that expands from Kazakhstan’s southern borders into Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. How has the number of freeports worldwide increased over time?

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

Major automakers such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia are experiencing significant delays due to rerouted vessels, with up to 21 extra days added to trips between Asia and Europe. As of January 11, Volvo Car AB has suspended production at its plant in Ghent, Belgium, for three days. Rates for a 40-foot container from North Asia to the U.S.