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The Fashion Supply Chain: Unraveling the Reality

Kinaxis

Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries. This represents what many feel is wrong with the industry – large companies willing to sacrifice human dignity and safety to save on their bottom line.

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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. It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. The company's subsequent financial collapse was reportedly the biggest of the 19th century. meters in 2001.

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Enter RCEP: The World’s Largest Free Trade Agreement

Logistics Viewpoints

These include: tariff elimination on at least 92 percent of goods traded between RPCs; simplified customs procedures to expedite the clearance of cargo, with a six-hour ceiling for express and perishable items; and easing of rules of origin definitions.

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