Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). Port truck drivers strike for second day (LA Times). Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. Talks on EU-U.S.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2023

He writes, “If you source from outside and haven’t made checks in a while, it’s worth auditing your supplier list and seeing where parts have changed in spec, increased in price without increasing in quality, or even been quietly substituted for ‘equivalents’ you never agreed.” ” • Business Information Risks.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to (Namulo, 2017), “E-Procurement is the acquisition of goods, services or works from an external source. E-procurement, which is known as ‘electronic procurement’ or ‘supplier exchange’, is changing the way companies are sourcing their goods and services. Tehran, Iran: IEEE. Namulo, 2017). 2020, July 01).

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Iran, Islamic Republic of. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Guinea-bissau. Isle of Man.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Iran, Islamic Republic of. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Guinea-bissau.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Iran, Islamic Republic of. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Kazakhstan.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In addition, these initiatives are not used just taken in China and Iran but also in many other emerging economies. Ikea is a good example as it has sourced close to 50 percent of its wood from sustainable foresters and hundred percent of its cotton from farms that meet better cotton standards (Ikea, n.d.).

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Elementum

JUNE 19, 2015

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. Often, these workers are subjected to terrible living conditions and malnourishment, with no compensation.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Iran, Islamic Republic of. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Challenges for high-tech supply chain.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Iran, Islamic Republic of. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Iran, Islamic Republic of. However, companies making use of an FTA must comply with the terms of the specific agreement. Isle of Man.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Source: S&P Global Intelligence and compiled by The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group 2024 Select Regional and Country Highlights Eurozone Manufacturing Contraction Continues The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® report for September was headlined with euro area manufacturing activity falling at its steepest pace thus far in 2024.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

Crew changes on ships arriving from countries where there have been “severe” outbreaks of COVID-19, such as South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, France, Spain, Germany, the US, and the United Kingdom, are forbidden at Chinese ports except under strict quarantine conditions.

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Alloy

MARCH 29, 2022

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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Freightos

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

On February 15th, 2016, the first freight train from China reached the capital of Iran, shaving 30 days off the standard port-to-port transport time. Which is impeccable timing, as the lifting of Iran’s sanctions may open the door for new trade opportunities. Image Source: Brics-Info.org. Source: Trading Economics.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

8] She recommends taking three following three steps: Identify the Source of the Vulnerability. “After disconnecting infected devices,” she writes, “investigate your network to find the source [of the vulnerability]. Systems with misconfigured and out-of-date software are more vulnerable.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 14, 2018

Source: DAT RateView. pullout from the Iran nuclear deal could push prices even higher. Auto sales have dipped after hitting their peak in the fall of 2017, but they're still a major source of flatbed demand to transport raw materials and parts, as well as finished goods. Source: Macrotrends. Automotive.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

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. You should not reveal personal data to another source at any cost. The flow of cash in the market.

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Exapro Hub

JUNE 21, 2018

Deliveries to Iran soars by 445% from 11,000 in 2016 to 59,000 in 2017. Source of some data: just-style.com). As the world’s largest investor in short-staple spindles, China sees a jump of 34%, while deliveries to Vietnam and Bangladesh fall respectively by 39% and 33%. Shipments to Indonesia surged 135% year-on-year.

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Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It overlooks instances where a vendor (or open source project), has made mistakes on their own that allow exploitation of their software (think either Centreon or the more famous Log4j vulnerability and Irans use of this vulnerability). The other 50% of attacks just couldnt be attributed. It assesses code quality (e.g.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to ensure critical minerals are sourced ethically and sustainably, as well as in a manner that helps stimulate US manufacturing growth.

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Arena Solutions

JULY 1, 2021

Syria, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba? It is a release or exposure to technology or software source code to a foreign national, a non-U.S. Meaning, if I show some source code to a person from India, and we’re in the United States, because it’s source code and because it can be read and understood, it is deemed to be an export to India.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation. The Panama Canal extension took place in a period of significant commercial change, including a review of sourcing tactics and the potential construction of a rival canal in Nicaragua.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 8, 2023

2023 Sanctions Trends at a Glance Increased Number of Fines Increased Spend on Sanctions Compliance Multi-Jurisdictional Alignment on Sanctions Crypto Firms in the Spotlight All Eyes on China What’s Next for Iran? What's Next for Iran? How Can Firms Prepare for Sanctions?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From Russia in the Black Sea to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea new security risks have emerged. What alternative sources of supply are available for the essential resources? billion to upwards of $8 billion a year.”[1] As a result, piracy activity dramatically decreased by 75 percent between 2010 and 2022.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

Iran and Spain were highly infected. A natural starting point is the level of single, or sole sourcing, that is put in place. A sole source is a supplier selected because they are uniquely able to provide the materials or components, whether by virtue of intellectual property or other means of going to market with exclusivity.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The IRA also labels China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as “foreign entities of concern” and aims to prohibit automakers that use any critical minerals extracted, processed or recycled in those countries from receiving tax credits. FT.com also reports that Stellantis, Volkswagen, and other automakers have joined Ford in “asking [U.S.]

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

These companies are spreading supply sources across multiple regions and developing backup plans, as well as using scenario planning to anticipate potential challenges and develop proactive solutions.”[6] ”[8] Better cybersecurity practices. Cybersecurity concerns focus on bad actors as well as state-sponsored hackers.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

He writes, “Tariffs hit hard on the bottom line by hiking up costs across supply chains, thereby affecting sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution decisions. Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and, if applicable, Iran) may also face elevated risk.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Source: Evan, Flikr. “I SophiaTX Open Source Platform to Integrate SAP, Blockchain. And you can’t forget about the other Unpredictables: Iran, Russia, China, and ISIS; all of these entities could have a destabilizing effect on world peace and prosperity. UPS Joins Top Alliance To Create Blockchain Standards For Logistics.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

And chances are that few in the procurement field have ever given much thought to whether they were sourcing “high-carbon” steel or aluminum. Most supply chain professionals probably consider “cheap steel and aluminum” a good thing: lower raw material costs generally mean lower prices on intermediate materials, parts, and finished goods.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The answers to those questions and more could significantly impact supply chain strategies, everything from sourcing decisions to network design, which is why my prediction from two years ago — that more companies will start treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process — is now a critical necessity.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

” Nationalist regimes, like those in China, Russia, and Iran, have demonstrated they are more than willing to make that effort. It is not impossible to impose the latter, as China shows. But it requires great effort.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

waters in recent years Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Walmart Canada is launching a national pilot program for customers to recycle their reusable shopping bags. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S.

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