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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

.”[1] They identify twelve areas in which such megatrends can be found: Urbanization, smart technologies, society, connectivity, retail, climate change, energy, economics, infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, and new business models. Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. ”[4]. .”

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Supply Chain Ripple Effects of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Alloy

Consumer – Consumer goods and retail companies including McDonald’s, Starbucks, IKEA and Nike suspend or decrease operations in Russia. Automakers – Volvo, Toyota, Volkswagen and many other automakers have suspended exports to Russia or are ceasing manufacturing operations in the country.

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Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods

Gravity Supply Chain

The complexity that allowed efficiencies to be realized at each interlocking layer of the supply chain has now given way to mystery zones of missing parts and overdue retail items. manufacturers have increasingly relied on parts produced in low-cost countries, especially China, a practice known as offshoring. A world transformed.

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CPG Companies Support Regenerative Agriculture

Enterra Insights

”[1] As discussed later in this article, some large consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are supporting the regenerative agriculture movement. Support from CPG Manufacturers. They might be surprised to learn that many large CPG manufacturers are jumping on the regenerative agriculture bandwagon. ”[3].

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Middle East e-commerce profits have surged 4-fold in the last five years

Vinculum

This is one of the fast profit-generating sources skyrocketing to $20 billion by the end of 2020 in the Gulf Cooperative Council counties. Currently, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt together make about 80% of the digital market in the MENA. Around 59% use Instagram to find new buyers or retailers to expand their business.

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Become A Top Seller on Noon

Vinculum

There are always these benefits such as comparing a multitude of options before deciding on a purchase, doorstep delivery, cost-effective products, etc. And, online selling has become the new normal for retailers and brands, especially in the Middle East. Proof of purchase/invoice. Registration. Passport or Residence ID.