Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

Reportedly the attack came after Japan’s Ministry of the Economy warned the country’s businesses to ramp-up cyber countermeasures against such attacks, amid the geopolitical tensions now surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

The plan consists of six economic corridors: • China-Mongolia-Russia. The routes they build within their country, he notes, are greatly needed to transport goods domestically. That plan focused on giving control back to stable governments. Eurasian Land Bridge. China to Central Asia and Western Asia. China-Indochina peninsula.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Reporting on the August government PMI data, Reuters indicated that all 31 mainland provinces have recorded at least one local Covid case and that major cities of Shenzhen and Chengdu have locked down certain areas and imposed continued mobility restrictions. Supply Chain Matters Insights and Perspectives on the August Data. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2022

Now, some would also argue that government policies related to energy markets and supply, the mitigation of the effects of global wide semiconductor devices, as well as added crucial material shortages sourced from Ukraine or Russia are another component to addressing inflation. That would be spot on, as well.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

As our readers are likely aware at this point, a new Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the government of the United Kingdom , after former Prime Minister Lizz Truss was forced to resign after serving a mere 50 days in office, amid controversial and noted de-stabilizing economic and taxation policies. . percent for 2022.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

On the contrary, you should be exploring all your procurement options globally, nationally, and locally. Maybe you wouldn’t need to consider upheaving your operations and relocating your warehouse as a result of shifting trade patterns, like 48% of supply chain and transportation executives are doing now. Secure backup buyers.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Since neon gas is used to produce semiconductor chips, both governments and businesses are seeing prices increase. Because Russia and Ukraine are leading exporters of grain, wheat futures in Chicago rose by almost 6% to $9.26 Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The government composite survey that includes which factors both manufacturing and services segments fell to 50.9 In its reporting of the country’s official PMI data, Reuters cited local economists indicating that the country’s manufacturing economy is struggling to regain traction after avoiding contraction in Q2. in September from a 51.7

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

The modern supply chain is global and often depends on Russia for production, either equipment or materials. Sanctions make these elements harder to procure elsewhere while preventing many companies from using existing Russian sources. The global impact of sanctions on Russia will hit both global efforts and your local movements.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 10, 2023

Both the COP 26 and COP 27 Global Change Summits held in 2021 and 2022 respectfully, sounded the alarm that businesses and governments face a more compelling timeline for mitigating ongoing warming of the planet. Be prepared for a more urgent yet pragmatic approach by businesses and governments on accelerated global warming evidence.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

China ’s national and local government officials had actively nurtured a relationship with Apple recognizing its worker employment potential. and China and the building geo-political risk landscape involving conflict between Russia and Ukraine , the threat of a potential China invasion of Taiwan. Welcome to the new, new normal.

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E2open

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In transportation and logistics, carrier discoverability and enhanced visibility into late deliveries enable shippers to mitigate transportation risks and avoid on-time-in-full (OTIF) penalties. Rapid return on investment starts with speedy implementation. Meanwhile, shippers receive quick confirmation of their hazardous booking.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Trade Policy agenda, and where government and global supply chain policies can either collide or align. . This week’s address was overshadowed by the newly occurring and deeply concerning Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the looming risk of a land war occurring once again on the European continent. State of the Union Address.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In his first week in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in America by All of America’s Workers, launching a whole-of-government initiative to strengthen the use of federal procurement to support American manufacturing.”[1] Procurement must also be considered.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas War, and the crisis in the Red Sea, the shockwaves these conflicts sent throughout their nations and the world have been felt everywhere—especially in the supply chain.

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