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Addressing Global Food Security

Enterra Insights

2] With more mouths to feed each and every day, global food security remains a serious challenge. The most important commodities for global food security are grains — wheat, maize, and rice account for over half of all human caloric consumption. ”[6] • Leverage Alternative Sources of Protein.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. At the time, Ron Widdows , former chairman of the World Shipping Council, reported that piracy was costing “the global shipping industry anywhere from $3.5 3] Neither security risks nor climate risks are easily addressed.

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Agile Strategic Sourcing for a Resilient Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As a result, organisations have had to rely on a larger number of suppliers and third-party logistics to meet this demand. Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market.

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Another Asian Trip and Added Apple Sourcing Options

Supply Chain Matters

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. The statement reportedly came after meeting with the country’s President Joko Widodo.

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How Mobile Workflow Solutions are Shaping Industries

TrackVia

They’re the tools that are quietly changing the game across different industries, from construction and healthcare to manufacturing and field services. Request Free Demo In the fast-paced realm of manufacturing and logistics, mobile workflows are the secret weapon for staying ahead of the competition.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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How AI Can Help Alleviate the Global Food Security Crisis, Part 1

Enterra Insights

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Agro&Food Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland. This is a new and very important platform for the global dialogue in the search for effective solutions to ensure global food security. Building Global Agriculture Value Chain and Food Security Capability.

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