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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Iran and have provided support to the Houthis. Key labor issues Disrupting Global Supply Chains There are a number of key labor issues that are affecting the logistics industry.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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The Top 4 Trends That Will Dominate Supply Chain in 2019

Elementum

In the 21st century, customer expectations have pushed supply chain and logistics to evolve at unprecedented speed. In 2019, supply chain will be dominated by one key realization: in order to keep up with customers, brands can neither rely on the old ways, nor place their faith entirely in new technologies.

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Oil Price Volatility and the Changing Dynamics of Supply Chain Management

Oracle SCM

A fast-changing oil price is making it harder than ever for businesses to plan for their supply chains. And it is also causing headaches for supply chain managers at global businesses. Indeed, it’s fair to say that oil price volatility is changing the entire dynamic of supply chain planning and execution.

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Global Trade & Transportation: Best Practices for Global Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

These include, new sanctions imposed on countries like Russia and Venezuela; the US withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal; and Brexit — the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This white paper looks at best practices for global trade and transportation for manufacturers with multinational operations.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. . 8 in the infrastructure/transport category and maintains its grip on No. GDP growth. Qatar jumps two spots to No. 31 from No.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management.