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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

In terms of distribution network optimisation, the same considerations apply as a few years ago. However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. Not all bad news. Shifting south and east.

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Blockchain and the Law of Unintended Consequences

Enterra Insights

Even before blockchain (aka distributed ledger) technology has moved beyond its infancy, some analysts are warning it could create unintended consequences. ”[1] He goes on to note there are three parts to the database sharing framework: “The first is that this is a cryptographically secure database or distributed ledger.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau.