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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

2019 Food Industry Transportation and Logistics Conference , March 3-5, Palm Springs, CA. Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Conference , April 28 – May 1, Columbus, OH. 21st Annual EMEA Supply Chain & Logistics Summit , September 24-26, Antwerp, Belgium. Industry Conferences (chronological order).

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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

In Belgium, the Ford factory in Genk will soon close for good, as will the Heinz manufacturing facility in Turnhout. The level of job creation in the automotive industry in this region was less extreme due to new factories or expansions in the UK, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Turkey and above all Russia. Shifting south and east.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

Robots are everywhere these days, from warehouses to stores to even restaurants. Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has made a lot of news over the last few years with its push for automated warehouses and delivery services. JD.com said that shoppers can use the Ochama app to order products from food to beauty and home furnishings.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Food shortages already seen at grocery stores across the US risk getting worse as the country begins mandating vaccinations from truck drivers coming from Mexico and Canada. The produce industry is warning that the US could experience similar disruptions based on the sheer volume of food imported from Mexico during the winter months.

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Better Together: “The Promise of Supply Chain Sustainability”

BlueYonder

For example, Shri shared the story of Driscoll’s , which produces and distributes fresh food products like strawberries. There was an open discussion raised by a participant about the role of individuals as consumers to align habits, behaviors and actions in support of reducing waste.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has made a string of startup acquisitions over the years to build out its robotics business; now, the company is taking an interesting turn in that strategy as it expands its industrial warehouse capabilities. Amazon is acquiring Cloostermans, a company out of Belgium that is a specialist in mechatronics.