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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Venezuela slumps four spots to No. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No. 9, falling below No. GDP growth.

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How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

The company is also stopping production in Ecuador, Venezuela, Belarus and Pakistan by April 2014 (these countries scored low in a World Bank report that assessed countries on accountability, corruption, violence, and other metrics). appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Be Sociable, Share!

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Magazine article) as a goliath looking to take on the entrenched "David" shipping industry. One visionary, Malcom McLean , is featured prominently in the industry’s development. Rapid Expansion: The 1970s.

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Blockchain Points Way to `Massive Change' for Commodity Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

The technology is a big selling point for the global food industry to identify counterfeit ingredients and to trace the source of contamination during product recalls. Michigan State University estimated fraud costs the global food industry as much as $40 billion a year. Nestle SA, Tyson Foods Inc., Unilever NV and McCormick & Co.

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Switzerland

RFgen

Many companies learn from other industry leaders and apply their ideas to reach business success. Of course, it is not only the top-performers that industry leaders could stand to learn from. Venezuela ranked last this year partly due to its exposure to natural disasters. In supply chain management, all eyes are on Switzerland.

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Switzerland

RFgen

Many companies learn from other industry leaders and apply their ideas to reach business success. Of course, it is not only the top-performers that industry leaders could stand to learn from. Venezuela ranked last this year partly due to its exposure to natural disasters. In supply chain management, all eyes are on Switzerland.

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Logistics in Latin America: A Mosaic of Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Talking Logistics

That was my main takeaway from a conversation I had recently on Talking Logistics with Ricardo Carrion, Senior Director, Operations and Business Development at DHL Latin America. See the recent election results in Argentina and Venezuela , and the issues facing Brazil’s president and economy , as examples. Here in the U.S.

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