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How Trucking Rules in Brazil Are Driving Change

MIT Supply Chain

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. Also, some larger operators initially opted to flout the regulations.

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Supply Chain Market Report – August 2022

Elementum

This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. In this month’s newsletter, we explore the crunch a strong dollar poses for many companies right now — and the possible twists and turns in the road ahead. Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report.

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What Today's Market Tumble Means for Your Supply Chain

Elementum

That’s bad for Brazil, which relies heavily on China’s copper imports. Stay up-to-date on raw materials prices and market status by subscribing to our daily newsletter. Copper, generally considered a good metric for the health of the global economy, is doing poorly. and the Middle East.