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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The world is rightfully concerned about Russia’s ruthless and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Russia is a commodities powerhouse and a key supplier of energy to Europe. Such an escalation, however, would place Russia, and the world, in a very dangerous place. ”[1]. ”[6]. . ”[6].

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. Walmart SWW currently offers FedEx and USPS shipping.

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The Fog of War in Ukraine Darkens the Global Economic Outlook

MIT Supply Chain

have predicted owing to the accumulation of inventory in manufacturing. The scarcities were caused by a significant increase in demand driven by government efforts to support their struggling economies with huge injections of cash. an outcome that became a distinct possibility after Russia invaded Ukraine. including myself?—?have

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. In our last piece of autonomous vehicle news, the “world’s first” autonomous commercial cargo ship has successfully completed a near-500-mile voyage in the congested waters of Tokyo Bay, traveling without human intervention for 99 percent of the trip. Good news is on the way, however.

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Manufacturing in Turkey. Primary manufacturing industries include textiles, food, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Regardless of the shipping mode required, it is easy to move goods to and from Turkey. of its GDP.

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Supplier Relationship Management in a Time of Fragmented Supply Chains

QAD

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. So, how can manufacturers respond to these challenges?

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The 4 Drivers of Ongoing Supply Chain Disruption in 2022

AB&R

Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. relies heavily on China for manufacturing of components and finished goods. China is facing a labor shortage in the manufacturing sector. This means that China is understaffed in manufacturing.