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This Week in Logistics News (December 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

The legislation, which is entitled the National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2022, would require Cabinet-level agencies to identify weaknesses in supply chains that could impact national security and domestic manufacturing.

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570 Tons of Horse S**t and 57.000 Litres of Urine per Day!

Global Trade Management

Going 100% renewable energy changes the equation; it means permanently switching from non-renewable sources like fossil fuels and investing only in clean, sustainable sources that never run out. Costa Rica is showing the world what it takes to be sustainable regarding electricity production.

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Coming of Age: The Digital Consumer Chain

Supply Chain Insights

Nothing is left to the imagination; and digital animation has created an entire generation of people who firmly believe that there are dinosaurs on the small islands off the coast of Costa Rica. The three main protagonists in this production are the consumer/shopper, manufacturer/supplier and the retailer.

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Addressing sustainability threats to coffee supply chain using low-code technology

TrackVia

Volcafe Way is a sustainable sourcing strategy created to radically transform coffee production. I had the privilege to visit Volcafe in San José, Costa Rica, and learn more about the success of Volcafe Way. They lack business skills and resources and need a substantial amount of support beyond improving their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Alone Can’t Solve Sustainability But it Has a Part to Play!

Supply Chain Game Changer

It saw leaders from around the world pledging new initiatives to address the ongoing climate crisis, including a $60 Billion renewable energy commitment from Germany, and 15 countries including Britain, Norway and Costa Rica pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Costa Rica. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Cook Islands.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Costa Rica. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cook Islands. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. El Salvador.