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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

“It can displace farmers and destroy agricultural assets and food stocks. In this vicious circle, conflict and lack of food break down the very fabric of society, and all too often lead to violence.”[1] World Food Program. Or it can disrupt markets, driving up prices and damaging livelihoods. 4] Husain agrees.

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The Future of Global Food Security

Enterra Insights

When Russia invaded Ukraine, which is one of the world’s breadbasket countries, a bright light was shone on the global food supply chain. The magazine explains, “The global food supply is vulnerable to men with guns. Indeed, of the 828m people who do not get enough food, nearly 60% live in countries racked by conflict.

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Doing Business in Thailand

QAD

Its bordering countries include Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. The primary commodities included manufactured goods, machinery, fuels and food products. Once known as Siam, Thailand became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country not colonized by a European power. Manufacturing in Thailand.

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Modern Slavery in Today’s Supply Chains

Kinaxis

In the clothes on your back , the shoes on your feet, the food that you eat, and even the computer, tablet or smartphone you’re likely reading this blog on. The sad reality is that slavery, in all its unpleasant forms, exists much closer to home and in much greater numbers than I ever expected. Traces of it can be found virtually everywhere.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are New Opportunities – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supermarkets, food suppliers, pharmaceutical and medical industries were the main beneficiaries. Many countries even experienced trade restrictions initially as governments were more inclined for temporary protectionism and domestic self-preservation, particularly marshalling food, medicines and medical devices. FTAs and Trade Flows.

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Loser of the last quarter (Q3-2015): Costco

Supply Chain Movement

On behalf of a resident of California, USA, three US law firms have filed a lawsuit against American grocery retailer Costco and its fish supplier CP Foods for allegedly misleading consumers about the fact that they are inadvertently supporting slavery.

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Enter RCEP: The World’s Largest Free Trade Agreement

Logistics Viewpoints

Previously, companies, notably those in the chemicals, consumer product goods, and food & beverage sectors, may have had to alter ingredients and formulations in order to ship preferentially to different markets within the bloc.

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