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Complex costs of transportation

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And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Central African Republic. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Iran, Islamic Republic of. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Burkina Faso.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

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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. By Martijn Lofvers.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Central African Republic. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Iran, Islamic Republic of. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands.