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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

The IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) new Sulphur regulations, IMO 2020, will have far-reaching consequences for the global trade community. Virgin Islands, the shipowners and operators incurred a penalty. Virgin Islands and detained along with the crew while the investigation was underway. Sulphur cap).

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

The world is becoming smaller and larger at the same time through globalization and the internet. To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration. Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration. Virgin Islands, British.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, U.S.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S. United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

In the global fashion and luxury goods market, ever-higher customer expectations, combined with demographic and economic shifts, are making it increasingly difficult to predict consumer behaviour and plan accordingly. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S. According to the figures by Armstrong & Associates for 2012 to 2013, global 3PL revenues rose only modestly (by 2.7%), while the growth rate in Germany was just 0.87% and a meagre 0.01% in Europe as a whole. Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%.