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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Collaborative Logistics. Logistics costs increased greatly in 2018; yet, 40% of trucks are empty. If we could combine orders and ship more collaboratively, we could improve flow. Congo Metals. This is the cornerstone of the safe and secure supply chain. Affirmative ETA (Estimated Time for Arrival). Fair Labor.

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Do Tariffs Really Impact China’s Global Supply Chain?

NC State SCRC

One of the largest entities in SASAC’s portfolio is shipping giant COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company) – (think of a state-run Maersk!) A real de-risking strategy includes threading the needle between national security and economic security. This influence can then extend to neighboring countries.