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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. Companies effected: Information on what companies have been affected is very limited as of this writing. Widespread damages were also reported in Turks and Caicos Islands and US Virgin Islands.

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Hurricane Irma Updates

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Puerto Rico also issued evacuation orders for flood-prone areas, as did authorities in eight coastal provinces in the Dominican Republic. Currently making its way through the Caribbean, Irma is expected to make its way through Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti on Thursday, September 7.

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Hurricane Irma: What We Know So Far

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The Dominican Republic should expect Irma to arrive early on Thursday, September 7, while Turks and Caicos should start seeing its effects the next day. Transparency is key: master your information and rally your troops, staying proactive is still the best approach. Irma may also hit Cuba and the Bahamas over the weekend.

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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. Collect as much information as you have available at the time, and make a decision. Will electricity be available? For how many days?

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Complex costs of transportation

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The location of any package that is part of an order can be traced; status information about time, quality, and relevant financial aspects all need to be recorded and monitored during transportation execution. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Cook Islands. Costa Rica.

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10 questions about supply chain optimisation

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Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Access to relevant information is necessary in the sales & operations planning (S&OP) cycle, for example. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

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However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Cook Islands.

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