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Not up to Promethean Standards: Greece’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain is Worryingly Weak

Elementum

This Sunday, July 12th, will mark what some consider to be the most important moment in the European Union’s history: the Eurozone leader meeting that will determine whether or not a “Grexit” is necessary. Sales in Greece are down 20 - 25%, according to the Economist, which could lead to further unemployment if the low numbers persist.

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September and Q3 Global PMI Levels Remain in Contraction

Supply Chain Matters

With the closing of the third quarter, the numbers once again signal added contraction in global manufacturing output as product demand levels weaken. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. This index has now remained below the 50.0

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Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

While traditional forecasting approaches use statistics to model history assuming that historic shipments and order patterns represent future market patterns, in the times of market volatility, especially for manufacturers two-five levels back in the supply chain, traditionally forecasting is not adequate. The hits keep on playing.

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China Flexes Its Global Logistics Muscle

Material Handling & Logistics

For instance, Rachel Duan, industrial conglomerate General Electric’s chief executive in China, told the New York Times that she sees manufacturing in the area increasing when “the roads are built, the ports are built and the power plants are built.” At that point, she believes, “other opportunities will come.”. While the U.S.

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The Road to Intelligent Automation

Enterra Insights

In fact, it was Homer, the poet, not the cartoon character, who created the term ‘automation’ back in ancient Greece while talking about a self-moving chariot.”[1] ”[1] The earliest forms of automation probably involved water wheels or windmills powering an activity previously performed by manpower.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

In this fast-paced world, where there is also increasing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint, global fashion and luxury goods manufacturers have to redesign their go-to-market strategy to meet demand in a cost-efficient and sustainable way: Plan. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana. French Polynesia.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. To meet the aspirations identified in this research, we need to see more formal goals and targets on management scorecards, supported by corresponding pipeline planning, recruitment and development initiatives within supply chain organizations. >>Please