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Expert comment on latest Dominican Republic quantum ransomware attack

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The post Expert comment on latest Dominican Republic quantum ransomware attack appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Sam Linford (pictured). VP EMEA Channels at Deep Instinct.

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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

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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.

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Why Counterfeiting Is So Dangerous

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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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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

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Since its founding, the NGO has organized meal drives around the world, including in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Zambia, Peru, Cuba, Uganda, Cambodia, and throughout the United States. In the supply chain industry, we like to say we can’t predict the next black swan event. For Andrés, this couldn’t be more true.

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Can Your Shipment Benefit from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)?

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Basically, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are designed to boost trade and social relationships between two or more countries by reducing duty expenses and trade barriers, which are in place to protect local markets and industries. DR-CAFTA : Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua.

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Investing in regional supply chains

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trade officials held a roundtable in October 2021 with industry leaders to discuss investing in Central America. Underpinning these and other investments are the favorable terms of the Dominican Republic-Central. In the apparel sector, U.S. America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Parkdale CEO Anderson Warlick.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

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Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. â–  Cook Islands.