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REPOST: Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins Ventures , a partner firm that helps executive teams address five main problems: entrepreneurial growth, industrial development, leadership, logistics partnerships and technology. Reshore and nearshore supply chains and manufacturing to increase resiliency – the anti-brittle supply chain.

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Global Events Require Wargaming to Protect Profits

Enterra Insights

.”[3] Gaming the World’s Complexity The “zone of uncertainty” touches every part of the global economy and global supply chain — from procurement to manufacturing to logistics to sales. Starbucks said that it faced boycotts in the Middle East and elsewhere because of its perceived support for Israel.”

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. Life’s as a chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is not always easy. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. And Manufacturing needs to be agile to keep up with rapid changes in the market. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way.