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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The next step of the ZEV declaration integrates workstreams of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) High Level Action Champions (HLAC) with Automotive Manufacturers and The Climate Group’s EV100 to avoid duplication of effort and to pool resources.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 22-26, 2016)

Talking Logistics

G6 axes more Asia-North Europe capacity as carriers prepare for a ‘bleak’ October (The Loadstar). That has left manufacturers and retailers mostly dependent on following the raw material through a complex supply chain. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 2.1% which represents U.S. cotton producers and importers.

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8 Ways Cloud Technology Is Changing the Game For Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

Furthermore, cloud technology allows for the dissolution of political debates between business practices; although, the rules of governing entities may have the capacity to limit Internet access, such as was seen in Egypt in past years. US manufacturing is no stranger to the damaging effects of market volatility.

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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

” Other energy trends include improvements in storage capacity to provide around-the-clock energy from renewable sources and advances in smart grid technology. They suggest looking at Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ”[4]. .”

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Supply Chain Ripple Effects of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Alloy

Automakers – Volvo, Toyota, Volkswagen and many other automakers have suspended exports to Russia or are ceasing manufacturing operations in the country. Some notable countries include Egypt, Turkey, Bangladesh and Iran which buy 60% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine.

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Expanding Into New Territories – What Should a Retailer’s Supply Chain Look Like?

RELEX Solutions

Are there any differences in lead times for supply from manufacturers, any country laws and regulations or duties and border controls that could slow down supply? Besides RELEX, he advises a select stable of companies in a non executive capacity focusing on business development and change management. 44 788 158 7592.

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Disruption in supply chains is nothing new

Gravity Supply Chain

Think capacity issues, blank sailings, missing transshipment vessels, in-country strikes, extreme weather, and geopolitical issues. Container Ship ‘Ever Given’ stuck in the Suez Canal, Egypt – March 24th, 2021 | Image source: Wikimedia commons. It’s been around for centuries in many guises. The list is endless.