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Interoceanic Passages

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The establishment of "all-water routes" directly connecting Pacific Asia and the American East Coast was spurred by worries about the dependability of the landbridge connection, particularly in light of the increasing China-United States commercial relationship. The Panamanian government decided to enlarge the Panama Canal in 2006.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

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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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Taiwan, Province of China. But these efforts bring temporary, not permanent, relief. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam. Burkina Faso.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Taiwan, Province of China. As a result of these market trends companies need to place their financial bets carefully, whereas commercial departments of high-tech companies are seeing business opportunities everywhere especially in new technology and omni-channel sales and distribution. British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam.