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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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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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

Freightos

Marketplaces such as Alibaba’s Tmall, caters to suppliers and manufacturers. Technology Trend 2: 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.” This would have the effect of reducing warehousing requirements.

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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

In The Netherlands, cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris is closing its factory in Bergen op Zoom and AkzoNobel has decided to phase out its production of organic peroxides in Deventer by the end of 2016. In Belgium, the Ford factory in Genk will soon close for good, as will the Heinz manufacturing facility in Turnhout.

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Minerva on track with Slim4

Supply Chain Movement

The assortment of the Belgian bicycle manufacturer and wholesaler Minerva is growing considerably. From the brand new warehouse in Paal-Beringen, Belgium, Minerva supplies around 850 stores across the whole of the Benelux on a daily basis. [This article is brought to you by Slimstock]. And the end is not yet in sight.

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that manufacturers have recurring concerns about the integrity of their supply chains. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that manufacturers have recurring concerns about the integrity of their supply chains. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.