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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

.”[1] They identify twelve areas in which such megatrends can be found: Urbanization, smart technologies, society, connectivity, retail, climate change, energy, economics, infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, and new business models. ” The other two so-called BRIC countries (Brazil and Russia) are faltering.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

Shipping volumes are already increasing rapidly as retailers stock up for holiday sales. BRICS summit. The 9 th annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit is being held in Xiamen September 3-5, 2017 (the summit location rotates between its member countries). Traditional peak seasons.

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Is Walmart Really Ready to Take on Logistics In India?

Supply Chain View from the Field

The story highlights some of the findings of our recent global logistics study,which found that logistics infrastructure is one of the most challenging issues, particularly for retailers who are expanding into BRIC countries such as India. How will retailers like Walmart conceivably manage these barriers?

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Growing the logistics network means building partnerships with the right people

Supply Chain View from the Field

Large BRIC country governments have recognized their power in the channel, and have raised the stakes for import and export requirements and regulation. BRIC countries all have significant import challenges. Global Supply Chain Logistics Retail Logistics Supply chain Relationships'

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

In particular, the focal BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) represent major targets for expansion, but with them come a host of new problem that enterprises have little to no experience in dealing with in terms of logistics capabilities. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Bangladesh Working Conditions: A Human Rights Issue? Or a Supplier Capacity Issue?

Supply Chain View from the Field

How can retailers like Walmart support buying clothing in factories that are treating workers with such disregard, not to mention exposing them to working conditions that are dangerous and take lives? Because retail buyers often are placing a massive order with that supplier – on short notice.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Shipping volumes are already increasing rapidly as retailers stock up for holiday sales. BRICS summit. The 9 th annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit is being held in Xiamen September 3-5, 2017 (the summit location rotates between its member countries). Traditional peak seasons.