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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations. Builds consumer confidence.

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

DynaSys

In April Smithfield Foods closed a few large US meat processing plants for several weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Riots and violent protests connected to the pandemic have occurred diverse places like Serbia, Nigeria, Bolivia and even Berlin. Global or local supply chain bottlenecks. Product line reconciliation opportunities.

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Trends 2019: Let the Prediction Season Begin

Enterra Insights

While populism had been ascendant in numerous countries before this — from Poland and Hungary to Bolivia and the Philippines — these elections brought such political philosophies to two of the world’s largest economies.” Food security. One last area deserving of mention is food security. Concluding thoughts.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations. The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Antarctica.