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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

There appears to be considerable upheaval in Europe as a result of the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine. However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. Slight shift in European networks.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain disruptions that started during the Covid-pandemic, are continuing, now fuelled by the Ukraine war. Secondly, global freight rates have seen an enormous increase over the past 12-months, which are unlikely to return soon to the rates before Covid. Sea freight and airfreight costs have become very expensive.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. F rancine Nielander Location: Netherlands/Remote Rating: 0/5.0 She is based in Ukraine & Portugal. Connect Now!

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Doing Business in Poland

QAD

Poland’s bordering countries include Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine. With 87 airports that have paved runways, Poland’s air infrastructure is more than adequate for freight shipments. France, Italy and the Netherlands. km, about twice the size of the U.S. state of Georgia.

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Doing Business in the Czech Republic

QAD

The Czech Republic has 41 airports with paved runways, most of which can handle large freight planes. The government is looking for ways to encourage migration of qualified workers from nearby countries such as Slovakia and Ukraine. Import partners include Germany, Poland, China, Slovakia, Netherlands and Italy. .

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EU inflation hits multiple manufacturing sectors

Resilinc

The UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany are suffering higher rates—and Baltic and Eastern Europe nations such as Hungary and Ukraine are seeing prices rise at over 20% on an annualized basis. Labor costs and the availability of talent, as well as rising prices in agriculture, hard commodities, freight, and energy.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Netherlands. Montenegro.