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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

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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

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And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. But these efforts bring temporary, not permanent, relief. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. 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. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands.