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Doing Business in Poland

QAD

Poland has become a democratic, market-oriented country after many years of communism and the lingering effects of invasion during World War ll. Located east of Germany in Central Europe, Poland is about 312,685 sq. Poland’s bordering countries include Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine.

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How AI Can Help Alleviate the Global Food Security Crisis, Part 1

Enterra Insights

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Agro&Food Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland. The event gathered government representatives of Ukraine and Poland, leading Ukrainian experts and market operators, as well as the international agricultural community. The war in Ukraine has essentially fueled a global food crisis.

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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. As I noted in another article, one shining counter-example is the people of Poland.[5]

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The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. To assist the people of the Ukraine in their time of greatest need, The Ukraine Logistics Coalition was formed by Ben Gordon and leaders from some of the top logistics and supply chain companies in the world.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages.

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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

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Highlights From Blue Yonder’s Global Week of Giving 2023

BlueYonder

With World Food Day taking place on Oct. 16, food insecurity was a primary focus for several Blue Yonder planned events. Ramona Pricop, Warsaw, Poland “After a few tough days on the field, I’m happy to have contributed my volunteer days to a local community-supported ecological agriculture farm! The week of Oct.