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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

Elementum

Less damages were recorded in Haiti and the Dominican Republic; however, a major bridge on the island was reportedly destroyed. Additionally, the Cuban government has started the closure of its nickel industry as the hurricane nears the country’s coastal areas. Florida’s economy may also be affected.

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Why Counterfeiting Is So Dangerous

Shipchain

The Counterfeiting Industry. Additionally, Rolling Stone reports that tainted alcohol is also suspected to be behind the tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic that have yet to be explained. Counterfeited goods are just the tip of the iceberg. Tainted alcohol was shortly thereafter identified as the culprit.

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Investing in regional supply chains

Resilinc

And developing a Pan American Manufacturing Ecosystem would also create jobs, build wealth, reduce the pressure to migrate, and promote political stability in countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. trade officials held a roundtable in October 2021 with industry leaders to discuss investing in Central America.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Czech Republic.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. The fashion and luxury goods market is a dynamic industry by nature. Cook Islands. Costa Rica.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry.