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Interoceanic Passages

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China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines are among the countries that have staked partial claims to the Spratly and Paracel island groups. The Iran-Iraq War, which lasted from 1980 to 1988, featured a "Tanker War" between Iran and Iraq between the years of 1984 and 1987. The area has 2.5

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. Production and distribution. Logically enough, many existing distribution hubs are located in the Blue Banana corridor. Brunei Darussalam.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Brunei Darussalam. But these efforts bring temporary, not permanent, relief. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. Burkina Faso.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Brunei Darussalam. As a result of these market trends companies need to place their financial bets carefully, whereas commercial departments of high-tech companies are seeing business opportunities everywhere especially in new technology and omni-channel sales and distribution. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island.