Global Supply Chain News on As Crazy as it Sounds, Nicaragua Grand Canal Might Just Happen
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Project Seems Preposterous, but Nicaragua Government, Chinese Company Say Effort will Kick Off in Early 2016
McDonald’s Mesoamérica Supply Chain Response to COVID-19
ToolsGroup
APRIL 13, 2020
Nicaragua has placed lower restrictions. We need to focus the supply chain on the main core products that give us the results in the company. So for example, Guatemala and El Salvador, they have placed partial curfews and some quite high commercial restrictions.
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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG
crisp
APRIL 21, 2023
These companies strive to create sustainable business models, which utilize their revenue to benefit society and the environment. The company was founded by Richa Gupta, who was inspired by the “buy one, give one” model of Tom’s Shoes. We were donating meals before the company ever turned a profit.”
Partnering with Farm-Trace to monitor sustainability and impact
Provenance
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Their projects are growing over 5 million trees with over 1,000 smallholder farmers in Nicaragua, providing carbon offsets for organizations around the world. Sustainable decision-making for food companies to guarantee and improve their sustainability performance. WHAT WE’RE DOING ALREADY. MORE ABOUT FARM-TRACE.
Lessons to Glean From the West Coast Port Dispute
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 5, 2015
It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. Managers move on and take their experiences with them; companies are forced to march to Wall Street’s quarterly drumbeat.
Tropical Storm Nate: What You Need to Know
Elementum
OCTOBER 6, 2017
Tropical Storm Nate has already left 22 people dead, blocked roads, damaged bridges and houses in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras. If your company and/or supplier(s) are located in the at risk regions, you may consider taking precautionary measures now. Damages Reported in the Caribbean. Take Actions Now.
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An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters
TMC
JUNE 30, 2016
The ship has a capacity of nearly 18,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), and in anticipation of the surge in cargo, trucking companies were alerted and rail cars were positioned well ahead of the vessel’s arrival. As the Wall Street Journal [1] reported, Los Angeles port prepared for the docking of the Benjamin Franklin.
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An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Unchartered Waters
TMC
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
The ship has a capacity of nearly 18,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), and in anticipation of the surge in cargo, trucking companies were alerted and rail cars were positioned well ahead of the vessel’s arrival. As the Wall Street Journal [1] reported, Los Angeles port prepared for the docking of the Benjamin Franklin.
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48 List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019
Vinculum
JULY 24, 2019
Mercado Libre is the largest marketplace in Latin America that operates in 18 countries – Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominicana, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay and Venezuela. The marketplace has over 160 million monthly visitors. With more than 2.6
Beyond The Data with William Sandoval
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 18, 2022
William, please introduce yourself, your company and where you are calling from. PowerFleet is a company that provides solutions to logistic markets and vehicle markets. I was born in Central America, specifically Nicaragua. I have decided to leave Miami, travel the world and join some good companies throughout my career.
Interoceanic Passages
Abivin
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The Suez Canal Company's shares were purchased by Great Britain in 1874, making it the sole owner. Additionally, a potential route through Nicaragua was examined. The company's subsequent financial collapse was reportedly the biggest of the 19th century. Army Corps of Engineers control over the canal's construction in 1906.
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[PROFILE] Nathan Adelman '14 - Parker CMC Networking
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2013
The UCLA Anderson Parker Career Management Center is comprised of Career Coaches and Executives-in-Residence, who partner with students to define, pursue and achieve their post-MBA career goals, and the Campus Recruiting Team, which cultivates relationships with companies to connect them with the right MBA talent. Parker CMC Site.
Can Your Shipment Benefit from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)?
Shapiro
MARCH 22, 2018
DR-CAFTA : Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua. Looking to learn more about how your company can benefit and comply with FTA? currently has 14 free trade agreements with the following countries : Australia. NAFTA : Canada & Mexico. Can my shipment benefit from an FTA?
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GlobalTranz
JUNE 16, 2017
manufacturers, distributors or other partners, except for Syria and Nicaragua, will be at risk. companies due to the new Administration’s plans. Even ExxonMobil, a company whose previous CEO holds the title of Secretary of State, urged the new Administration to remain in the Agreement. As a result, the U.S.
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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 3, 2016
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.
Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 19, 2016
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. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique.
10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 21, 2016
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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White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. New Zealand.
White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. New Zealand.
Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands.
Rethinking your optimum
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
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.
10 questions about supply chain optimisation
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 24, 2016
When making their calculations, most companies extensively utilise complex Excel spreadsheets. Although many companies have an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, their IT infrastructure is usually still fragmented. Answer the 10 questions to discover how far your company is in terms of optimisation. . Montenegro.
Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
With emerging ground-breaking technology, such as Augmented and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence with thinking robots, Internet of Things by interconnectivity between machines, 3D printing and Big Data analysis delivers threats and opportunities to high-tech companies at the same time. Impact on high-tech companies. Montenegro.
Checklist for working capital management
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
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
Talent development essential for supply chain leaders
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 24, 2016
Here, a number of leading companies show that it is possible to take a structural and creative approach to talent development. Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro.
Mind Map for Order Management 2.0
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Global competition is forcing companies to optimally manage the orders they have scored. Companies competing globally not only have to secure orders from customers but also have to fulfil them optimally. Global competition impacts companies in many ways. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands.
Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Fewer than half of respondents report that their companies have goals of attracting, retaining and promoting more women into supply chain leadership roles. . ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Montenegro.
Mindmap for the Supply Chain Director 2020
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 22, 2015
The rapidly changing world is forcing companies to continually adapt. Commercial companies are experiencing fast and significant changes, not least due to demographic shifts such as the ageing population and social transitions, such as towards the ‘sharing economy’. These rapid changes are having a huge impact on companies.
Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 16, 2016
To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration. Global market trends have a considerable impact on a company’s different business functions. With Global Logistics Integration companies are agile and able to Act.
Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Fewer than half of respondents report that their companies have goals of attracting, retaining and promoting more women into supply chain leadership roles. . ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Montenegro.
Complex costs of transportation
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 11, 2016
Answer the following 10 questions to discover how far your company has Freight Spend under control. >>Please Especially in the case of cost-related deviations, the shippers’ approval should be required before the Logistics Service Provider can invoice the shipper for extra costs. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend.
Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 11, 2015
To ensure successful supply chain execution, the company must take these external developments into account: Plan. The abovementioned developments are creating enormous financial pressure within the company due to a lack of financing in the market. The company is being forced to take action: Do. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro.
Gradual changes in the European supply chain consulting market
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Companies that named each other most often are located closest together on the map. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines.
New: Global Trade Map 2016
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 14, 2016
Consequently, if a company is involved in overseas operations it is often exposed to a higher degree of risk, which in turn can significantly impact bottom-line growth and affect success across intra-company departments. However, companies making use of an FTA must comply with the terms of the specific agreement. Montenegro.
Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 24, 2016
Supply Chain Movement and NeoGrid, provider of a collaborative, demand-driven supply chain management platform in the cloud, have therefore developed this mindmap to inspire fashion and luxury goods companies to become more profitable and competitive. >>Please Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market. Moldova, Republic of.
3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Europe has seen plenty of activity in terms of mergers and acquisitions, including the take-over of the major French family-owned company Norbert Dentressangle by America’s XPO Logistics. The American 3PL company XPO Logistics has made a similar move with the acquisition of the major French family-owned company Norbert Dentressangle (ND).
SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 22, 2015
When companies are choosing the site for a distribution centre, decisive factors include not only the geographic location and good motorway links but also the rental price per square metre. The Netherlands ranks second in this global list, closely followed by Belgium. Taxation and risks. Europe’s highest level is in France, at 33.33
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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Furthermore, Supply Chain Movement has asked these companies which competitors they come across regularly during logistics tenders. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Philippines.
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Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Furthermore, Supply Chain Movement has asked these companies which competitors they come across regularly during logistics tenders. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Philippines.
FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges
Intelligent Audit
MARCH 7, 2022
Every company went into a continuous peak-like mode as e-commerce expansion exploded. 1 Includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Belize, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, El Salvador, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Why Do Companies Have Too Many KPIs? Total logistics cost. Cross functional KPIs should be constructed in such a way that each function can see its contribution towards the overall supply chain performance. At the beginning of this article, I stressed the importance of not having too many KPIs.
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