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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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China’s Export Restrictions on Germanium and Gallium  

Resilinc

All these modern products are manufactured using the key commodities germanium and gallium. Unfortunately, China has just issued critical restrictions on these commodities, creating a cause for concern for many businesses and manufacturers in the high-tech and semiconductor space. Do you know what these products have in common?

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The things we’ve seen, in 2019

DELMIA Quintiq

Fifteen new startups from Belgium, China, France, India, South Africa and the U.S. Through the acquisition of IQMS , we extended the 3D EXPERIENCE platform to small and midsized manufacturing companies seeking to digitally transform their business operations. We published two issues of our thought-leadership magazine, Compass.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

They tend to move towards following standards and exercise rigorous governance regimes. Supply Chain Complexity 1 – Plan/Source/Make/Deliver/…. If you are a retailer, manufacturer, or distributor, the day-to-day moves in the Dow neither drive nor necessarily reflect the day-to-day operations of your business. Read More ».

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. These designated areas are subject to a variety of special regulatory relief, tax breaks and government support to encourage economic activity. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate.

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

Resilinc

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Kia, in particular, faces vulnerability to delays, affecting its just-in-time manufacturing model. As of January 11, Volvo Car AB has suspended production at its plant in Ghent, Belgium, for three days.