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Can the Latin America and Caribbean Region Use Nearshoring to Become a Supply Chain Hub?

MIT Supply Chain

Using its business environment rankings to evaluate the potential of countries in the region, the EIU singled out Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, and Colombia as well positioned to compete with Asia in supply chains. Costa Rica, Mexico, and Colombia came in fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively (behind Malaysia).

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Costa Rica. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. â–  The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Costa Rica. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. â–  The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Costa Rica. This shift to direct selling is making itself felt on manufacturers’ supply chains and their profitability. El Salvador.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Costa Rica. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. Cayman Islands. El Salvador.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Costa Rica. Trends for high-tech industry. The high-tech industry are currently facing a tsunami of external trends. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cook Islands. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador.