Conti’s threat to Costa Rica
IT Supply Chain
MAY 19, 2022
The post Conti’s threat to Costa Rica appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Sam Linford (pictured). AVP EMEA Channels, Deep Instinct.
Ransomware attack on Costa Rica’s health service – more than one public sector is vulnerable
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 2, 2022
The post Ransomware attack on Costa Rica’s health service – more than one public sector is vulnerable appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Raj Samani (pictured). SVP Chief Scientist at Rapid7.
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This Week in Logistics News (December 10 – 16)
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 16, 2022
I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. Bipartisan lawmakers unveiling bill targeting supply chain shortfalls. And the jury is still out on what 2023 will hold. And now on to this week’s logistics news.
Costa Rica Forms Semiconductor Partnership with the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2023
Department of State said the two countries will explore opportunities to diversify and expand the global semiconductor market.
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570 Tons of Horse S**t and 57.000 Litres of Urine per Day!
Global Trade Management
MARCH 14, 2023
Costa Rica is showing the world what it takes to be sustainable regarding electricity production. To combat this issue, it is crucial first to identify the symptoms of the challenge; in this case, businesses need tools to measure their GHG emissions throughout supply chains. I propose the following three steps: 1.)
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World Cup Plays that Build Winning Supply Chain Teams
MIT Supply Chain
JULY 17, 2014
And we can draw some important lessons from this wonderful spectacle – including ones that are particularly relevant to supply chain leaders. And so it is in the supply chain world. Keep it simple is a hard-won lesson in the supply chain profession. Amazon’s supply chain is key to the company’s success.
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Addressing sustainability threats to coffee supply chain using low-code technology
TrackVia
JUNE 19, 2020
They lack business skills and resources and need a substantial amount of support beyond improving their supply chain. I had the privilege to visit Volcafe in San José, Costa Rica, and learn more about the success of Volcafe Way. If you’re interested in modernizing your supply chain, it’s surprisingly easy.
The bitter truth about pineapples from Costa Rica
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Whether on pizza, toast or in dessert, certainly everyone knows (sometimes loves) the pineapple. The pineapple plant was originally native to the Caribbean and Central America. Nowadays, pineapples are produced…
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World Cup in Brazil: Did it make it into your S&OP planning process?
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JUNE 4, 2014
However, when your can of fizz, bag of nuts or chocolate snack has the name of a team on the packaging then you take the risk of your team unexpectedly departing at the group stage leaving you with huge stocks of Costa Rica cola or Iranian ice cream.
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Striking a Balance
BlueYonder
MARCH 14, 2018
She shares how she balances career and family –– and how saying ‘yes’ to an opportunity to relocate to Costa Rica was a transformational moment for her career. . After three years of remote programming, I proposed to my management team suggesting that we expand the IT office in Costa Rica and thus began my third career block.
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Small is the new big: Millennials & the future of retail
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 27, 2014
Puravida allows young fashionable people to support multiple causes by purchasing unique handmade bracelets, while promising to provide full-time jobs for local artisans in Costa Rica. Read also: How customer priorities impact your supply chain. Keep things simple. Millennials are big fans of convenience.
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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Cupid gets the credit for the holiday, but really Valentine’s Day is the work of logistics and supply chain.” The Flower Supply Chain. ” The Candy Supply Chain. billion is spent on sparkling wine (174,000 gallons are sold during the holiday week alone). Footnotes. [1] Footnotes. [1]
Supply Chain Alone Can’t Solve Sustainability But it Has a Part to Play!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 8, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. As a business area, Supply Chain Management’s influence has grown over the past number of years. But world-class Supply Chains differentiate themselves through efficiency. Subscribe Here!
Why Counterfeiting Is So Dangerous
Shipchain
AUGUST 27, 2019
Recently, 19 American tourists visiting Costa Rica passed away while visiting the area. The alcohol in Costa Rica was laced with methanol, a chemical also found in anti-freeze and windshield wiper fluid. Tainted alcohol was shortly thereafter identified as the culprit. The Future of Counterfeiting with Blockchain.
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Valentine’s Day 2019
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day and the supply chain. The 150 million cards, 100 million flowers, and hundreds of millions of pounds of chocolate given as gifts on Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be possible without the supply chain. .” Her article features several fun examples of the donated cards.
Striking a Balance
BlueYonder
MARCH 14, 2018
She shares how she balances career and family –– and how saying ‘yes’ to an opportunity to relocate to Costa Rica was a transformational moment for her career. . After three years of remote programming, I proposed to my management team suggesting that we expand the IT office in Costa Rica and thus began my third career block.
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Coming of Age: The Digital Consumer Chain
Supply Chain Insights
APRIL 20, 2017
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 Gen X’ers and Millennials have dragged the rest of us (sometimes kicking and screaming) into the digital age.
Can the Latin America and Caribbean Region Use Nearshoring to Become a Supply Chain Hub?
MIT Supply Chain
JUNE 3, 2021
As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub. The region could capitalize on the nearshoring trend given its nearness to US markets.
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[PROFILE] Steve Hollich '14 - Parker CMC Networking
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 13, 2014
Favorite Anderson event: Spring break in Costa Rica with 7 other classmates. Applied Management Research Project: My team is working with a small, family-owned company that delivers bottled water to homes and offices in the San Diego area. We are formulating a strategic plan for the future of the company.
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This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2018
My family and I spent more than a week in Costa Rica, where everyone greets you with “Pura Vida,” which means “Pure Life” in Spanish. Back at work, getting caught up on all of the supply chain and logistics news from the past two weeks. I’m back from vacation. Well, back physically.
The Journey of One Banana! A Supply Chain in Motion! (Infographic)
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
The complexity of planning, transportation, collaboration, time and labor that went into the supply chain of that banana?—?being This is: The Journey of your Banana: A Supply Chain in Motion. The global banana supply chain is a complicated one, dependent on multiple moving parts and the collaboration of multiple parties.
Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Glen Munholland, President at Circular Supply Chains !
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.
White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Is your supply chain strategy truly customer focused? Costa Rica. El Salvador.
Talent development essential for supply chain leaders
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 24, 2016
Supply chain leaders have gained an ever-stronger position in the world of business over recent years. Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. Costa Rica. Cayman Islands.
Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations.
Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please
White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Is your supply chain strategy truly customer focused? Costa Rica. El Salvador.
10 questions about supply chain optimisation
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 24, 2016
It is becoming ever-more difficult for supply chain professionals to make the right decisions. Supply Chain Media, software vendor Aimms and consultancy firm Districon have put together this checklist for supply chain optimisation. >>Please Checklist supply chain optimisation.
Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, and supported by Supply Chain Media, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. Costa Rica.
Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level. Mindmap Supply Chain Execution 24/7. Costa Rica. To ensure successful supply chain execution, the company must take these external developments into account: Plan. Choose country.
Mindmap for the Supply Chain Director 2020
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Not only does this demand a new approach, requiring an organisation and its employees to display more agility and responsiveness, but it also creates the need for a supply chain architect in order to meet the changing needs of customers, both now and in the future. Mindmap Supply Chain Director 2020. Costa Rica.
Gradual changes in the European supply chain consulting market
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. Costa Rica. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please SCM Consulting Map Europe 2016.
Rethinking your optimum
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Rethink your optimum: Prepare your supply chain for the challenges of 2017 and beyond. The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. Costa Rica. How pricing can be used as a lever for profit. Using delivery demand shaping to reduce costs and increase revenue. Cayman Islands. Cook Islands.
Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 19, 2016
The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. Costa Rica. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please
La carte du commerce international 2016 / Global Trade Map 2016 in French
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Amber Road, leader des solutions de gestion du commerce international (GTM), et Supply Chain Movement ont collaboré ensemble pour établir cette carte de commerce international 2016 qui montre les accords commerciaux actuels de l’UE et les risques potentiels pour le commerce. Costa Rica. Cayman Islands. Christmas Island.
Checklist Regelkonforme Lieferketten/Global Trade Management
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 27, 2015
Gemeinsam mit Supply Chain Movement hat Amber Road eine Checkliste entwickelt: Testen Sie Ihr Global Trade Management! Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation. Costa Rica. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic.
Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 3, 2016
Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Costa Rica. Skilled employees apply deep knowledge of market conditions and proven processes to solve transportation problems.
Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Supply Chain Media and Smart Logistics Centre Venlo have created a map which visualizes the position of Venlo in one overview. >>Please Costa Rica. It ranked the Dutch city of Venlo as Europe’s most attractive location for a logistics base. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cook Islands.
Mind Map for Order Management 2.0
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Supply chain execution software can coordinate the necessary alignment process between the various systems within the network. Costa Rica. International competition necessitates a planned approach to the supply chain: Plan. Supply chain challenges. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic.
Checklist for Global Trade Management
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation. Supply Chain Movement and software supplier Amber Road have put together this checklist for Global Trade Management. >>Please Costa Rica. Cayman Islands. Christmas Island.
Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 5, 2016
This shift to direct selling is making itself felt on manufacturers’ supply chains and their profitability. As the online channel grows in popularity, how will manufacturers build a digital supply chain that supports the burgeoning digital relationshipwith their customers? Costa Rica. Cayman Islands.
Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 24, 2016
Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Costa Rica. IT systems need to be tightly integrated to provide the necessary insight into the end-to-end supply chain. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Ethiopia.
Checklist for working capital management
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Supply Chain Media and software vendor Slimstock have developed this checklist for working capital management. >>Please Costa Rica. Working capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. El Salvador.
Complex costs of transportation
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 11, 2016
Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management. Costa Rica. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Cook Islands.
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