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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

COVID is far from over and food instability, coupled with drought, is driving migration from Sudan to Europe. Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. Event Companies Are the Nemesis of the Industry. Mondelez Comparison to Nestle and Industry Average for the Period of 2012-2021.

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

Logistics planners would readily tell you that this is not a surprise; such imbalances are a reality in the cargo industry. The trade imbalance this causes is an interesting case study for the economists no doubt, but what about the transportation and logistics that will be needed to sustain this trade over the coming years?

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S.E.C. Approval of Conflict Minerals Rules: a landmark in supply chain disclosure requirements

EcoVadis

Countries covered by the new rules in addition to the DRC include South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. The reporting company must have influence over the manufacturing. Secretary of State as conflict minerals in the future.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Choose country.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. The fashion and luxury goods market is a dynamic industry by nature. Fashion and luxury goods manufacturers are defining their own seasons, which is making the planning of campaigns more complex.

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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. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation.