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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase.

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Chinese New Year Shutdown 2020: How to Prepare

ShipBob

In mainland China (and even in other countries that celebrate the holiday such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei), the Chinese New Year holiday is a very big deal. For some Americans, the holiday comes and goes without them even noticing. Consider other manufacturing locations.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

. “Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said. And now, as the company continues to look at ways to cut costs, it has instituted a new fee for some returns when using a UPS Store.

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Why Global Trade Agreements must be part of your supply chain planning: Guest Post by Tim Barnes

NC State SCRC

In a highly competitive world, where cents on the dollar savings are typically the difference between hitting EBITAR targets and gaining market share, and being left behind, understanding the opportunities and threats that free trade agreements provide to a specific industry or company, are critical.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

The Suez Canal Company's shares were purchased by Great Britain in 1874, making it the sole owner. billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation. The company's subsequent financial collapse was reportedly the biggest of the 19th century.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

airstrikes on the Houthi militia and the resulting expansion of conflict in the Red Sea points to a need for broader company resilience and a rewiring of supply chains.”[12] What alternative sources of supply are available for the essential resources? Where are my stocks located?

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? Robinson whitepaper can help companies decide, set reasonable expectations for what outsourcing can contribute to their organisation, and how much of a role a company will need to play to achieve the successful business outcome they seek. Bangladesh.