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Transforming the GCC Chemical Industry with Supply Chain Integration – LogiSYM September 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The GCC chemical industry is second largest manufacturing industry in value add, after refining. 2017 Facts and Figures report by Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the chemical industry accounts for 3.1 Supporting localisation – To increase resilience, means to decentralise sourcing.

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Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted

Resilinc

In total 15 countries were affected including Syria (which also declared a state of emergency), Cyprus, Lebanon, Jourdan, Palestine, Egypt, Southern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. And supplier confirmation is essential to resiliency.

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How to Sell Online in UAE, Saudi Arabia & Overseas

Vinculum

In the past years, the Middle-East counties like UAE and Saudi Arabia have generated less revenue than expected. In the yesteryears, around 90% of the online sales in the Middle East were done from an outside source. Whereas in some countries like Saudi Arabia, credit cards are not a trend for payment purposes.

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Pandemic Underscores Necessity of TMS and Other Supply Chain Tech Tools

Supply Chain Collaborator

A surge in demand to ship the flood of crude oil unleashed by Saudi Arabia and its OPEC peers is sending freight rates surging and forcing buyers to seek out space on smaller tankers after the largest ones have been booked out, shipping sources said. By Providing Historical Data on Market Rates During Regular Peaks and Valleys.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He can lead your company through the complex procuretech industry because of his specialization on procurement technology. With a Ph.D. Connect Now!

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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The halal industry is a fast-growing industry. trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Developments. According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4

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Doing Business in South Africa

QAD

South Africa is the world’s largest producer of platinum, gold and chromium, making mining a key industrial sector. Industrial production is growing at about 1.2% Industry currently equals about 29.7% Industry currently equals about 29.7% Other Important Industries. Service industries make up about 67.5%