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

Enterra Insights

”[11] In addition to piracy challenges off the Somali coast, the IMB report highlights concerns about piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, in the Singapore Straits, and pirates boarding ships at anchor in several South American ports. What alternative sources of supply are available for the essential resources?

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Brunei Darussalam. Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-bissau. Papua New Guinea. Robinson supplies a competitive advantage to companies of all sizes. >>Please

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Brunei Darussalam. Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-bissau. Papua New Guinea. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Brunei Darussalam. Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-bissau. Papua New Guinea. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Bangladesh. Bouvet Island.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Brunei Darussalam. Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-bissau. Papua New Guinea. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Brunei Darussalam. Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-bissau. Papua New Guinea. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Brunei Darussalam. Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-bissau. Papua New Guinea. Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina.