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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. Resource availability. Less efficient suppliers.

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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world.

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

China has also invested in lithium production in other nations like Zimbabwe and Bolivia , underscoring the strategic significance of lithium in achieving low to zero-emission technology objectives. Challenges and Opportunities Recent developments in the lithium industry have presented a mix of challenges and opportunities.

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

DynaSys

There is competition for resources, though more infrequently and less dramatically as time passes. Riots and violent protests connected to the pandemic have occurred diverse places like Serbia, Nigeria, Bolivia and even Berlin. These are just a few high profile examples. Some may be caused or exacerbated by pandemic relapses.

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Trends 2019: Let the Prediction Season Begin

Enterra Insights

” With lack of resources and access to proper education, this bold, technologically-advanced industrial world may become unavailable to millions of workers. … Having the most money or people won’t necessarily keep a country powerful if others are more adept at staying connected to data and resources.”

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10 questions about supply chain optimisation

Supply Chain Movement

Although many companies have an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, their IT infrastructure is usually still fragmented. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde.