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Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A good example is the Netherlands, which is a very small country in Europe, but with its fertile river delta and with an estimated 80% of its land dedicated to farming and cheap natural gas to heat its greenhouses, it has been able to become the world’s second largest agriculture exporter.

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The Importance of Transparency in Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Alexis Bateman ( @hickmana ), Director of MIT Sustainable Supply Chains, and Leonardo Bonanni ( @amerigo ), founder and CEO of Sourcemap, write, “The concept of supply chain transparency was virtually unknown 15 years ago, yet today it commands the attention of mid- and senior-level managers across a broad spectrum of companies and industries.”[1]

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Malaysia offers sourcing opportunities but with ESG concerns

Resilinc

Among the countries flagged for high ESG concerns is Malaysia, which in 2021 exported $280 billion worth of goods and commodities, according to the Malaysian trade ministry. But the country’s fourth and fifth largest export industries—palm oil ($15.4 But the country’s fourth and fifth largest export industries—palm oil ($15.4

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain disruptions resulted in shortages of consumer products as well as long supply lead times for industrial products. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry, consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. About the Author.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

Bol.com is a leading online marketplace for electronics, books, toys, lifestyle and home & living category in the Netherlands. With 11 million products , it is the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium. It operates in Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong. The marketplace ranks no.1

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. â–  Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of. Madagascar. Marshall Islands.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems.