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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. shale or Iran, for example. The United States and Iran have been engaged in indirect nuclear talks in Vienna that could lead to the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil sales. This week’s news will all center on this war.

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Global Manufacturing Levels Contract in September and Q3-2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with a September and Q3-2024 global supply chain assessment focused on reported global wide PMI activity levels. The reported September data provides added reinforcement of a global manufacturing slowdown occurring at the end of Q3-2024. The reported September value declined to 45.0

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

S&OP is an integral process, which means the active involvement of Finance, Sales, Product Management, Production, Purchasing, etc. However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Iran, Islamic Republic of. Checklist S&OP.

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In Chains: How to Approach Human Trafficking in your Supply Chain

Elementum

Many OEM’s use labor organizations to source laborers because it is cheaper and more efficient; however, by doing so they run the risk of employing forced laborers in the process. If larger companies agree to share the cost with their suppliers, then they may find themselves more successful in avoiding forced labor.

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Supply Chain Ripple Effects of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Alloy

Countries are diversifying where they source their supply from as well as investing in new production that will ease the burden. Some notable countries include Egypt, Turkey, Bangladesh and Iran which buy 60% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Long-term Supply Chain Implications.

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E-Commerce in the Middle East

Vinculum

It is estimated that about 90% of online stuff is sourced from outside when counting is done on Middle East countries. Some of the Middle East countries like Egypt and Iran are ranking at the top-most level as internet users. The transaction pattern needs to be easy and secure for the customer to purchase more. Payment Methods.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

The Suez Canal Company's shares were purchased by Great Britain in 1874, making it the sole owner. billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation. Iran and the United Arab Emirates are also vying for control of islands that are vital to the strait.

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