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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. International shipping has faired well so far. It is certainly worthy of our concerns as individuals. Beyond Fossil Fuels. Then There is Cyber.

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Achieving Maturity in Risk Management Takes Years

Logistics Viewpoints

AGCO’s ability to predict when shutdowns would occur improved over time. AGCO has 240 suppliers in Italy. 184 were located in the high-risk zone in Northern Italy. AGCO has 240 suppliers in Italy. 184 were located in the high-risk zone in Northern Italy. AGCO Stayed Nimble during the Pandemic.

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Why Now is the Time to Choose LCL Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Dependable transit times.

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The coronavirus supply chain

Supply Chain Movement

The media coverage of supply chain has increased exponentially as a result of the coronavirus epidemic in China, South Korea and Italy. All companies that produce and ship tangible goods are currently working hard to assess the impact of the outbreak on their own supply chains. Sales & operations planning.

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How to Sell CBD Online: Information and Tips on Selling CBD From Home

ShipBob

The rest of this article provides general information on shipping CBD products. CBD products come in many forms, such as supplements, beverages, skincare, pet care, and more, so it has also become a popular product among ecommerce sellers. Read on to get the full rundown on how to navigate building a CBD income stream in today’s climate.

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Doing Business in Switzerland

QAD

Switzerland is east of France and north of Italy, also bordered by Austria, Liechtenstein and Germany. In addition, workers are less inclined to enter the manufacturing arena than other sectors, forcing manufacturers to pay high wages new hires just to attract the necessary talent. Manufacturing in Switzerland. of its workforce.

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4 unstoppable forces that WILL change your end-to-end supply chain

Kinaxis

As I mentioned in an earlier blog about the Gartner conference , customers are demanding you deliver an experience, not just a product. Buy online, ship direct to consumer, return to brick and mortar store. Buy via mobile, ship to a third party location (like work or a hotel). That much isn’t new. Global purchasing power.

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