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Stéphane Simonetta new EVP and Head of Operations at Grundfos

Supply Chain Movement

Prior to this, Simonetta served as Director for Valeo’s Group China Supply Chain and Production, based in Shanghai, and before this as Supply Chain Director Europe for one of Valeo’s businesses. He will relocate in Denmark together with his wife and their two twin daughters. He will be based in Bjerringbro.

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The Christmas Tree Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

And the trees were introduced in China and Japan in the 19th and 20th centuries. Pickyourownchristmastree.org states that in 2019 over 26 million new trees were purchased in the U.S., In Europe most of the real trees are grown in Germany, followed by Denmark, France, Belgium and Great Britain.

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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

In The Netherlands, cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris is closing its factory in Bergen op Zoom and AkzoNobel has decided to phase out its production of organic peroxides in Deventer by the end of 2016. In Belgium, the Ford factory in Genk will soon close for good, as will the Heinz manufacturing facility in Turnhout.

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A chat with Scott Phillips

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. Great to be able to utilise my B2B manufacturing supply chain management skillset. .

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4 Crucial Commodities to Watch in 2023

Resilinc

Some sources predict future lithium shortages due to the large quantities of water required for lithium production, which is taxing for areas like South America and Australia that are prone to drought. Over 90% of solar panels include “solar wafers” which are made of polysilicon—97% of which are manufactured in China.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Taiwan, Province of China. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Taiwan, Province of China. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cook Islands. Costa Rica.