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Food Supply Chain Issues

Elementum

Recent shortages have highlighted the need for robust, future-proof supply chain management systems that far exceed the capabilities of conventional inventory control processes. However, many of the big challenges we have explored can be addressed quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively by deploying supply chain management software.

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Keeping Up with a Changing World

Enterra Insights

Agence France-Presse recently reported, “The OECD warned that the world economy will pay a ‘hefty price’ for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as it slashed its 2022 growth forecast and projected higher inflation. 2) An economic crisis for lower income households, especially in Europe. estimated in December.

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How business intelligence can boost customer centricity

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

However, today’s manufacturers need a more robust, effective, connected, and specialised tool to run their businesses. The Ukraine war also has a large impact on car manufacturers in Europe, highlight the risk associated with the current global supply chain. Using data to prepare for uncertain times with business intelligence.

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Food Security and National Security

Enterra Insights

The reasons are myriad: Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; inflation causing high food prices; continued repercussions from the Covid-19 pandemic; regional conflicts; climate change; and extreme weather events. .”[2] As Fanzo notes, “The global food system is big and broad. 5] Thomas S.

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CAPS Conference: The Economist Projects What’s in Store for the Global Economy

NC State SCRC

Andrew Viteritti, Lead for the Commerce and Regulation division of the Economist Intelligence Unit Global Forecasting group began his presentation by reviewing the current and future state of the global economy. Thus, expect to see sanctions against Russia continuing for at least five years or more. The Curse of Inflation.

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How China’s zero-Covid policy is affecting global supply chains

Proxima

From technology to retail, there is a high chance that many of the consumer goods to be found in the average household have come from or through a Chinese port. China is the world’s largest exporting economy, and second largest importer, holding eight of the top twenty ports globally.

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Petrochemical demand is up and prices are spiking

Resilinc

Russia and Belarus are large [natural gas] producers, and uncertainty about sanctions has reduced their exports. But skyrocketing natural-gas prices in Europe have also pushed fertilizer producers [in Europe] to curtail production,” wrote Finley. Natural gas prices worldwide have also risen sharply, and in the U.S.,