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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. Al-Assad deliberately used starvation as a military tactic in Syria’s on-going civil war.

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The Supply Chain Impact of Europe’s Refugee Crisis

Kinaxis

More than 12 million people are in need of humanitarian aid as a result of the civil war raging in Syria. A crisis of this magnitude creates a mind-boggling supply chain and logistics challenge. Relief agencies normally spend as much as 80% of their proceeds on logistics and supply chain. million were refugees.

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Its borders consist of Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Syria, and the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Primary manufacturing industries include textiles, food, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Manufacturing in Turkey. of its GDP.

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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. … This has forced everyone to recognize the fragility of global food systems.”[3]

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Navigate the top climate change issues set to impact the supply chain in 2024. As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. 2023 was the warmest year on record.

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Profiles in Leadership: Volodymyr Zelensky

Enterra Insights

141 countries condemned the invasion; only North Korea, Syria, Eritrea, and Belarus — dictatorships all — voted with Moscow. During the Agro&Food Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland, which I attended this past fall, the concern amongst participants about the global food value chain was apparent in every conversation.

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10 Things to Consider in the Global Economy

NC State SCRC

I had the opportunity to sit in on the CPO Leadership Summit in Atlanta, GA this week, hosted by IBM Watson Supply Chain. (I What is remarkable is that 53% come from Somalia, Syria, and Afghanistan. costs are going up and labor in the supply chain is going to continue to be an issue.

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