article thumbnail

Supply Chain Experiencing High Rate of Terrorist Attacks

Material Handling & Logistics

Over three years of data, terrorist attacks against the agriculture and food and beverage sectors more than tripled, attacks on the industrial and manufacturing materials and pharmaceuticals sectors more than doubled, and attacks against the metals industry nearly doubled. The total cost to shippers in Belgium was estimated at $3.5

article thumbnail

Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Bangladesh.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Bangladesh. Luxembourg. American Samoa. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory.

article thumbnail

Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. Bangladesh. Luxembourg. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets. How pricing can be used as a lever for profit. Get your copy of the whitepaper now. >>Please

article thumbnail

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. Bangladesh. Luxembourg. Life’s as a chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is not always easy. American Samoa.

article thumbnail

SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

Of the Blue Banana countries, only Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg made it into the top 10 of the fastest-growing economies for that period. The logos illustrate the manufacturers’ choices about whether or not to produce close to their sales markets. Bangladesh. Luxembourg. Production and distribution. American Samoa.

Europe 60
article thumbnail

Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

Bangladesh. Luxembourg. In this fast-paced world, where there is also increasing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint, global fashion and luxury goods manufacturers have to redesign their go-to-market strategy to meet demand in a cost-efficient and sustainable way: Plan. American Samoa. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda.