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7 Guidelines to Achieving Growth Through Globalization

The Network Effect

Global headlines anticipating growth through globalization are plentiful. US brands targeting global growth. Alibaba to expand global footprint. It is clear that the options are plentiful, but it is also obvious that the challenges are great and headlines of global challenges are abundant. Tonelli/Flickr.

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4 Steps to Streamline Global Shipping

QAD

For global manufacturers, managing logistics across various locations, countries and regions, as well as carriers, is no easy task. Add to that the fact that disruption has been ever present the past two years and global trade is getting even more complex. Geopolitical maneuvering is beyond the control of global shippers.

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2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Prediction Five

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares excerpts of our fifth prediction that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory. Stay tuned for the coming announcement along with details on how to access the full report.

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It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Local versus global governance often sparks debates over who holds the reins in critical choices, which is compounded in organizations where planning teams are centralized (global) and execution is local. Alex Pradhan is the Global Product Strategy Leader and Member of the Executive Leadership team at John Galt Solutions.

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Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention

Logistics Viewpoints

Port and maritime operations are critical to the stability of the global supply chain and the global economy. More standards and guidelines are being developed specifically for maritime and port sector cybersecurity. When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly.

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The Future of Food Security

Enterra Insights

One of the topics discussed at the recent COP-27 gathering in Egypt was global food security. ”[1] She went on to discuss how “digitalization is impacting the agricultural sector” and how it, along with new guidelines, can help policymakers “understand how to target key areas to improve and develop this vital sector.”

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The road ahead remains bumpy, with the pandemic still dominating the news and Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine threatening global stability and supply chains. For instance, when Malaysia allowed only 60 per cent of its factory workforce to operate during the lockdown in June last year, it aggravated the global semiconductor shortage.