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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Turkey was founded in 1923 from the remains of the Ottoman Empire, and it adopted many social, legal and political reforms. Since its founding, Turkey has dealt with instability and military coups, although each time, the country returns to democracy. Manufacturing in Turkey. Turkey’s workforce consists of 31.3

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Tarik Toprak: “Growth brings its own challenges.”

Supply Chain Movement

Last year Turkey contributed Euro120 million to the Group’s Euros 8 billion turnover. Ferrero set up activities in Turkey four years ago and volume has been growing at a steady 20-25% per year. To support this growth we have already built a factory in Turkey and this has been operational for four months.

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The Supply Chain Impact of Europe’s Refugee Crisis

Kinaxis

According to a recent UNHCR report , nearly 60 million people were forcibly displaced in 2014 from countries such as Iraq, Eritrea, and Afghanistan. While the Syrian refugee migration has received significant press coverage recently, it’s only one part of a larger, dire picture. Of those 60 million people, 19.5 million were refugees.

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Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted

Resilinc

magnitude earthquake struck near Nurdagi, Gaziantep, Turkey. Turkey wasn’t the only country impacted by this severe disaster, either. struck near Uzunbag, Turkey ( The New York Times ). magnitude quake struck near Yesilyurt, Turkey ( The New York Times ). On February 6 th , 2023, a 7.8 Then, on February 27 th , a third 5.6-magnitude

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Panama Canal Expansion Equals Trade Expansion

APICS

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World include The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus in Turkey, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Iraq. The modern world has its own wonders. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is one of those wonders.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Water scarcity also poses significant risks, driving down crop yields and escalating food prices while exacerbating socio-economic disparities and geopolitical tensions, as seen in conflicts over water resources among nations like Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

The Iran-Iraq War, which lasted from 1980 to 1988, featured a "Tanker War" between Iran and Iraq between the years of 1984 and 1987. The strait is deep enough to fit all tanker classes that are currently in use. The strait's security has frequently been jeopardized, and its commercial use has come under scrutiny.

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