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Supply Chains Carry The Day at COP21

EcoVadis

In case you weren’t able to make it to Paris, here’s a summary of the insights and discussion from this excellent panel procurement and sustainability leaders: Jeroen Wegkamp. CPO / Director Procurement & Chair in Railsponsible. Chief Procurement Officer. NS – Nederlandse Spoorwegen. Fréderic Niola.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda.

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COVID-19 in 2021: Supply Chain Organizations’ Biggest Concerns

DynaSys

These are just a few high profile examples. For example, suppliers heavily invested in entertainment or travel-related service sectors may have issues, as may aerospace tier suppliers. Riots and violent protests connected to the pandemic have occurred diverse places like Serbia, Nigeria, Bolivia and even Berlin.