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U.S. Campaigned to Stop Chinese Bid on Key Port in Croatia

Supply Chain Brain

The Croatian government awarded a $3 billion contract to build and operate a container terminal to Maersk-owned APM Terminals, after canceling a tender that had been given to three Chinese state-owned companies.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

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Companies that operate within the freeport areas benefit from tax incentives. In addition, export processing zones can become trade hubs for the dispersal of knowledge, expertise, and management skills to local companies. When were freeports first used? Freeports certainly aren’t new.

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? Robinson whitepaper can help companies decide, set reasonable expectations for what outsourcing can contribute to their organisation, and how much of a role a company will need to play to achieve the successful business outcome they seek. Choose country.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. Companies have an ever-growing need for systems integration, not only internally but also externally with their chain partners. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cook Islands.

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Checklist for working capital management

Supply Chain Movement

Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. 10 questions to assess working capital management. Working capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. Supply Chain Media and software vendor Slimstock have developed this checklist for working capital management. >>Please

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making. Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. The managers of such companies make results-based decisions and are truly at the helm.

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Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets. The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. How pricing can be used as a lever for profit. Using delivery demand shaping to reduce costs and increase revenue.