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Why Does Europe Need the World’s Biggest Bitcoin Conference?

Supply Chain Game Changer

PWC forecasts that the value of blockchain solutions may grow to USD 170 billion by 2025, with an additional USD 3.1 Cryptocurrencies are just one aspect of blockchain possibilities growing exponentially within financial technology (fintech) and other industries such as supply chain management, real estate, digital media, etc.

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Increased Signs of Weakness in China and a Changing Global Trade Picture

Supply Chain Matters

The World Bank and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are each forecasting expected global trade volumes of 1.7 Many eyes will now be focused on forecasts for 2024 and beyond. Standard forecasting and planning methods are not sufficient in such an environment. percent this year compared to 5.2 percent in 2022.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

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. The map indicates the actual and forecast growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) of fast-growing countries.

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