The report also shows that Brazil, Canada and India must do more to encourage supplier to report emission reduction initiatives. The global not-for-profit organization CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has published a report: Supply Chain Sustainability Revealed: A Country Comparison. The report was written by Accenture Strategy. MORE
and Canada based component suppliers for GM vehicles being produced in Brazil and Mexico to be able to periodically renegotiate their supply contracts. The Wall Street Journal has reported that General Motors will allow 400 U.S. These suppliers are currently challenged with the effects of a volatile foreign currency environment causing rising material and labor […]. MORE
The contraction was driven by slowing GDP and trade growth in developing economies such as China and Brazil but also in North America, which had the strongest import growth of any region in 2014-15 but has decelerated since then. MORE
A good example of this would be Martins, located in Brazil. There is one other complexity when dealing with Brazil. Each state within Brazil has its own tax system. MORE
This summer, the world has heard a great deal about the Zika virus, especially as athletes and fans from all around the globe flocked to Brazil, an affected region, for the 2016 Olympics. MORE
Higher GDP standards are looming in a number of countries – new guidelines will come into force during 2014 in Brazil, the European Union and China. Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. MORE
As explained by Fortune, Walmart has already expanded its reach into Brazil’s emerging market, but it is in retreat. Walmart saw gains 3 percent lower than expected following the excursion into Brazil. Now, remember that Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, so simply avoiding rain and treacherous roads was not possible. Emerging markets exist around the globe, and they’re ripe for investment and expansion of e-commerce, as well as omnichannel sales. MORE
See the recent election results in Argentina and Venezuela , and the issues facing Brazil’s president and economy , as examples. However, if you import in Brazil or Peru, for example, when a shipment arrives at the port, it has to be moved first to a fiscal warehouse to clear customs, which adds lead time and cost to the end-to-end supply chain process. 3PL Episode Highlights Global Trade Latin America Argentina Brazil Chile customs DHL global trade GT Nexus logistics supply chain MORE
A Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG) capstone research project* identified technologies that could benefit three companies in Brazil and evaluated the pros and cons of adopting each one. MORE
For instance, Brazil and Mexico have tough government mandates and prescriptive legislation. Organizations around the world need to be prepared for the increasing wave of visibility, which can be achieved through alignment with corporate strategies and compliance with e-invoicing requirements. MORE
Jack Ma continues to pursue his priorities; I forecast he will stay #1 in China eCommerce, I forecast he will stay #1 in XBorder trade, and I predict he will evolve into a leadership position in eCommerce in Russia, Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Mark Roy/Flickr. MORE
The 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil is fast approaching, yes it is football not soccer. Leftover stocks will be discounted and sink markets will be drinking Brazil beer and eating Nigeria nuts all the way to Christmas. MORE
The most fancied competitor, Brazil, was humiliated, in front of its home crowd, in a 1-7 defeat by Germany (more of that later). Brazil and Spain had established reputations for inventive, free-flowing soccer, but their pedigrees counted for little on the ground. Most of the seven goals that Germany scored against Brazil had the same quality. Germany’s 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the first semi-final match was a case study in how to clinically dismantle inferior opposition. MORE
In total, 110 executives from Finland, Italy, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Estonia and the United States watched GAP teams present their findings before a panel of three expert judges. UCLA Anderson School of Management Blog. Archives. July 2014. June 2014. May 2014. April 2014. March 2014. MORE
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone delegation visits ABCC in Brazil MORE
Already China has shifted some of its agricultural imports from the US to countries such as Brazil while encouraging its own farmers to grow more. MORE
by Alexa Cheater 6 speed bumps on the road to automotive supply chain success. A trending move from regional to global supply chain processes is adding complexity to the automotive supply chain at an unprecedented level, driving a growing need for automation and collaboration. MORE
Federal Reserve sees signs of manufacturing growth; Softbank Robotics gets ready to scale up their business; Brazil reaches a deal to end its truck drivers’ strike; and Alibaba leads a $1.38 Brazil Reaches New Deal to End Truck Drivers’ Strike. Friday in 5: News from around the supply chain landscape, gathered in one place to keep you up-to-date. This week: Why a key group of retailers are growing and succeeding even as others struggle; the U.S. MORE
Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. MORE
Ship brings 106,000 tonnes of raw sugar from Sao Paolo, Brazil MORE
This B2B provider began operations within Brazil in 1999, focusing on the needs of retailers requiring broader supply chain information visibility. In December, this author had the opportunity to speak with NeoGrid, a cloud-based global provider of B2B network based supply chain applications. Many of our readers might not be familiar with this provider and I must confess that I was one of them. That has obviously changed. The origins of NeoGrid stem from Latin America. MORE
billion with Brazil being the largest supplier at 32%. The recent tainted meat scandal in Brazil will also mean price increases for meat due to the sudden supply shortage. MORE
Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil. 3PL Global Trade Mergers/Acquisitions This Week in News Brazil C.H. With six feet of it on the ground, it’s hard not to talk about snow around here. MORE
Second, international SCM activities are challenging for many participants, particularly in regions such as China, Russia, Brazil, Eastern and Southeast Europe (including Turkey), and the Arabian Peninsula. Last week, I was invited to beautiful Switzerland, where I held a seminar for supply chain managers from 30 large logistics service providers and manufacturing firms. Initially, these managers were asked about SCM topics they are currently most interested in. MORE
This is what happened to PepsiCo Brazil when the Brazilian government introduced new rules that limit truck driver working hours. Legislation that took effect in September 2013 imposes a number of restrictions on the working hours of truck drivers in Brazil. MORE
Supply chain operations in Brazil, which have felt the impact of the major political and economic turmoil in the country, could start to see significant improvements over the next few years, largely due to the relatively recent arrivals of major retailers, such as Amazon MORE
Distributing product in Brazil involves endless transportation choices. Pictured is the Port of Santos, Brazil. When shipping product into a country as large and complex as Brazil, the choice of transportation routes has a critical impact on supply chain costs. Spoilt for choice. MORE
Competing with companies from Brazil, which benefit from better soil conditions as well as a larger market, is very difficult. Feed costs are much cheaper in Brazil than in South Africa. The food supply chain is complex and challenging. MORE
Brazil, Russia and India are predicted to become sources of supply and demand for global companies. Globalization. The supply chain is affected by the globalization of business, and those who work with international suppliers don’t have the same competitive advantage they once had. MORE
Podcast version (click to play): 3PL Latin America Past Episode Past Episode - GT Nexus Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Argentina Brazil DHL GT Nexus logistics Ricardo Carrion supply chain Venezuela MORE
E-commerce focus in North America, UK, Germany, Japan, China, India, and Brazil is intense. Nicolas A. Tonelli/Flickr. Global headlines anticipating growth through globalization are plentiful. MORE
Ship brought 106,000 tonnes of raw sugar from Sao Paolo, Brazil MORE
Combined with low commodity prices in everything from gold in Ghana to soy beans in Brazil, manufacturers at the top of the global supply chain have grown the complexity and length of their supply chains whilst reducing their input costs.” Last week, we were reading a recent report produced by the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) in the U.K. indicating that its risk index reversed in Q4-2014 and reached a nine month high. MORE
Brazil Related Topics Supply Chain @ MIT
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
This is what happened to PepsiCo Brazil when the Brazilian government introduced new rules that limit truck driver working hours. Legislation that took effect in September 2013 imposes a number of restrictions on the working hours of truck drivers in Brazil.
Supply Chain @ MIT
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Distributing product in Brazil involves endless transportation choices. Pictured is the Port of Santos, Brazil. When shipping product into a country as large and complex as Brazil, the choice of transportation routes has a critical impact on supply chain costs. Spoilt for choice.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JUNE 4, 2014
The 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil is fast approaching, yes it is football not soccer. Leftover stocks will be discounted and sink markets will be drinking Brazil beer and eating Nigeria nuts all the way to Christmas.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 30, 2017
Supply chain operations in Brazil, which have felt the impact of the major political and economic turmoil in the country, could start to see significant improvements over the next few years, largely due to the relatively recent arrivals of major retailers, such as Amazon
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil. 3PL Global Trade Mergers/Acquisitions This Week in News Brazil C.H. With six feet of it on the ground, it’s hard not to talk about snow around here.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2016
See the recent election results in Argentina and Venezuela , and the issues facing Brazil’s president and economy , as examples. However, if you import in Brazil or Peru, for example, when a shipment arrives at the port, it has to be moved first to a fiscal warehouse to clear customs, which adds lead time and cost to the end-to-end supply chain process. 3PL Episode Highlights Global Trade Latin America Argentina Brazil Chile customs DHL global trade GT Nexus logistics supply chain
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Supply Chain @ MIT
JULY 17, 2014
The most fancied competitor, Brazil, was humiliated, in front of its home crowd, in a 1-7 defeat by Germany (more of that later). Brazil and Spain had established reputations for inventive, free-flowing soccer, but their pedigrees counted for little on the ground. Most of the seven goals that Germany scored against Brazil had the same quality. Germany’s 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the first semi-final match was a case study in how to clinically dismantle inferior opposition.
ModusLink Corporation
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
PLS Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Brazil, Russia and India are predicted to become sources of supply and demand for global companies. Globalization. The supply chain is affected by the globalization of business, and those who work with international suppliers don’t have the same competitive advantage they once had.
Supply Chain @ MIT
MARCH 15, 2018
A Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG) capstone research project* identified technologies that could benefit three companies in Brazil and evaluated the pros and cons of adopting each one.
Material Handling & Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
The contraction was driven by slowing GDP and trade growth in developing economies such as China and Brazil but also in North America, which had the strongest import growth of any region in 2014-15 but has decelerated since then.
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AIMMS
APRIL 11, 2018
Competing with companies from Brazil, which benefit from better soil conditions as well as a larger market, is very difficult. Feed costs are much cheaper in Brazil than in South Africa. The food supply chain is complex and challenging.
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
The report also shows that Brazil, Canada and India must do more to encourage supplier to report emission reduction initiatives. The global not-for-profit organization CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has published a report: Supply Chain Sustainability Revealed: A Country Comparison. The report was written by Accenture Strategy.
Logistics Middle East
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Ship brings 106,000 tonnes of raw sugar from Sao Paolo, Brazil
Quintiq
MAY 2, 2017
billion with Brazil being the largest supplier at 32%. The recent tainted meat scandal in Brazil will also mean price increases for meat due to the sudden supply shortage.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 22, 2016
and Canada based component suppliers for GM vehicles being produced in Brazil and Mexico to be able to periodically renegotiate their supply contracts. The Wall Street Journal has reported that General Motors will allow 400 U.S. These suppliers are currently challenged with the effects of a volatile foreign currency environment causing rising material and labor […].
APICS
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
This summer, the world has heard a great deal about the Zika virus, especially as athletes and fans from all around the globe flocked to Brazil, an affected region, for the 2016 Olympics.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2013
In total, 110 executives from Finland, Italy, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Estonia and the United States watched GAP teams present their findings before a panel of three expert judges. UCLA Anderson School of Management Blog. Archives. July 2014. June 2014. May 2014. April 2014. March 2014.
Logistics Middle East
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone delegation visits ABCC in Brazil
Logistics Middle East
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Ship brought 106,000 tonnes of raw sugar from Sao Paolo, Brazil
The Network Effect
AUGUST 26, 2014
Higher GDP standards are looming in a number of countries – new guidelines will come into force during 2014 in Brazil, the European Union and China. Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics.
Arkieva
JULY 23, 2015
A good example of this would be Martins, located in Brazil. There is one other complexity when dealing with Brazil. Each state within Brazil has its own tax system.
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
The company is a global leader in meat processing with an annual revenue of $27 billion and over 50 processing plants in Brazil alone. Source: Oliver Wight.
SCM Research
MAY 1, 2012
Second, international SCM activities are challenging for many participants, particularly in regions such as China, Russia, Brazil, Eastern and Southeast Europe (including Turkey), and the Arabian Peninsula. Last week, I was invited to beautiful Switzerland, where I held a seminar for supply chain managers from 30 large logistics service providers and manufacturing firms. Initially, these managers were asked about SCM topics they are currently most interested in.
Logistics Middle East
JULY 24, 2014
Performance boosted by new business at its London & Brazil facilities
Veridian Solutions
AUGUST 16, 2018
As explained by Fortune, Walmart has already expanded its reach into Brazil’s emerging market, but it is in retreat. Walmart saw gains 3 percent lower than expected following the excursion into Brazil. Now, remember that Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, so simply avoiding rain and treacherous roads was not possible. Emerging markets exist around the globe, and they’re ripe for investment and expansion of e-commerce, as well as omnichannel sales.
The Network Effect
MARCH 20, 2015
E-commerce focus in North America, UK, Germany, Japan, China, India, and Brazil is intense. Nicolas A. Tonelli/Flickr. Global headlines anticipating growth through globalization are plentiful.
Logistics Trends and Insights
JULY 17, 2018
Already China has shifted some of its agricultural imports from the US to countries such as Brazil while encouraging its own farmers to grow more.
Descartes
APRIL 18, 2016
For instance, Brazil and Mexico have tough government mandates and prescriptive legislation. Organizations around the world need to be prepared for the increasing wave of visibility, which can be achieved through alignment with corporate strategies and compliance with e-invoicing requirements.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 7, 2015
This B2B provider began operations within Brazil in 1999, focusing on the needs of retailers requiring broader supply chain information visibility. In December, this author had the opportunity to speak with NeoGrid, a cloud-based global provider of B2B network based supply chain applications. Many of our readers might not be familiar with this provider and I must confess that I was one of them. That has obviously changed. The origins of NeoGrid stem from Latin America.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
by Alexa Cheater 6 speed bumps on the road to automotive supply chain success. A trending move from regional to global supply chain processes is adding complexity to the automotive supply chain at an unprecedented level, driving a growing need for automation and collaboration.
The Network Effect
JULY 17, 2015
Jack Ma continues to pursue his priorities; I forecast he will stay #1 in China eCommerce, I forecast he will stay #1 in XBorder trade, and I predict he will evolve into a leadership position in eCommerce in Russia, Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Mark Roy/Flickr.
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
Combined with low commodity prices in everything from gold in Ghana to soy beans in Brazil, manufacturers at the top of the global supply chain have grown the complexity and length of their supply chains whilst reducing their input costs.” Last week, we were reading a recent report produced by the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) in the U.K. indicating that its risk index reversed in Q4-2014 and reached a nine month high.
Supply Chain Nation
JUNE 1, 2018
Federal Reserve sees signs of manufacturing growth; Softbank Robotics gets ready to scale up their business; Brazil reaches a deal to end its truck drivers’ strike; and Alibaba leads a $1.38 Brazil Reaches New Deal to End Truck Drivers’ Strike. Friday in 5: News from around the supply chain landscape, gathered in one place to keep you up-to-date. This week: Why a key group of retailers are growing and succeeding even as others struggle; the U.S.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week.
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