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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

Consequences of the Suez Canal Blockage When it became clear, the Ever Given was not going to be freed any time soon, shipping companies immediately began considering their options. Goodman and Reed observe, “The route around Africa involves crossing through an area off Somalia that is rife with piracy. Journalists Peter S.

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The Food Supply Chain and the War in Ukraine

Enterra Insights

At least 26 countries, including Somalia, Senegal and Egypt, rely on one or both of Russia and Ukraine for between 50% and 100% of their wheat. This marked reduction in supply is fueling inflation. Taken together, the impacts could be catastrophic for some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. ” Is the Worst Yet to Come?

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Where Does Cuba Rank in Logistics?

Talking Logistics

Cuba was ranked 152 out of 160 countries with an LPI Score of 2.18, beating only Somalia, Afghanistan, Sudan, and a handful of other poorly-developed countries. Germany through Japan are the Top 10, Cuba through Somalia are the Bottom 9, with other countries shown for reference. Source: Adelante SCM based on World Bank LPI data.

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Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Syria, South Sudan and Somalia rank lowest with scores of 14, 12 and 9 respectively. Proactive disclosure of relevant data, including government budgets, company ownership, public procurement and political party finances allows journalists, civil society and affected communities to identify patterns of corrupt conduct more efficiently.

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Southeast Asian Pirates: Nothing to Shiver your Timbers Over

Elementum

Add the speedy arrests of pirates (such as the ones involved in the botched hijacking of the Orkim Harmony ) and the situation is hardly as dire as it was near Somalia. However, shipping companies should be aware of the risk, and manufacturers should keep an eye out for increased shipping rates.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

You might recall that during the first decade of this century, piracy was a growing concern with Somalia at the epicenter of pirate activity. 6] She writes: “ Under the darkness of night, in the roiling high seas off the coast of Somalia, members of the U.S. billion to upwards of $8 billion a year.”[1] Journalist Lolita C.

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10 Things to Consider in the Global Economy

NC State SCRC

What is remarkable is that 53% come from Somalia, Syria, and Afghanistan. Because of the mass migration and the anti-globalization issues, companies are finding it harder and harder to fill positions, and talent management is a big, big problem. The 35% corporate tax could be 15-20% and could be a boon to American companies.

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