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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Iran, Islamic Republic of. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of.

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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. Production and distribution. Logically enough, many existing distribution hubs are located in the Blue Banana corridor. Czech Republic.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Iran, Islamic Republic of. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana.