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Doing Business in Switzerland

QAD

Switzerland has a history of neutrality and was not involved in either of the two world wars, but it has continued to strengthen ties with other countries. Switzerland is east of France and north of Italy, also bordered by Austria, Liechtenstein and Germany. Manufacturing in Switzerland. Other Important Swiss Industries.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

Last Mile Innovation. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. The Swiss project is not the only last mile innovation in the works. At the same time, retailers seek to please customers.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

Last Mile Innovation. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. The Swiss project is not the only last mile innovation in the works. At the same time, retailers seek to please customers.

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An Interview on Innovation, New Technologies and ‘Fifth Generation Purchasing’ with Herve Legenvre

HICX Solutions

Based in Geneva in Switzerland, Herve holds a number of roles. He is Director of the EIPM Value Creation Observatory , where he conducts research on innovation, purchasing and new technologies that are changing industries. Collaboration, innovation and organizational transformation.

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An Observation on Corporate and Societal Resiliency and the Strength of the Human Spirit

Enterra Insights

Upon arrival at my hotel with a colleague of mine, who lives in Switzerland and who previously worked as a diplomat for the Israeli government, I observed a scene that was awfully familiar. However, when I arrived in Poland later in the week, the immediacy of the problem and its impact upon people was much more acute.

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‘Emission’ Impossible – 4 Steps to Kickoff your Decarbonization Strategy

ivalua

The new Ivalua 2021 Supplier Sustainability Report surveys suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, examining how collaboration can boost environmental initiatives. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

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Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Carbon reporting is likely to become mandatory in the years ahead, so it’s not surprising responsible retailers, their couriers and shipping partners are currently innovating at pace. Innovations are flooding the market, from cornstarch packaging, to biodegradable packaging peanuts, to air pillows made of recycled materials.

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