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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. The post Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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From the Barley in the Fields, to the Beer in Our Hands: Carlsberg’s Sustainability Journey

BlueYonder

Carlsberg has also introduced electric trucks and established a specialized transportation control tower in Poznan, Poland. This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe. A prospect to raise a glass to.

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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Shift in the centers of gravity of the demand: As of the beginning of April 2022, about four million Ukrainians have left the country for neighboring countries such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova. Here are some ways supply chains are being impacted by the situation in Ukraine. This further adds to lead times.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. Then, there’s the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – the construction industry is expected to pull workers from the supply chain since both logistics and construction attract similar worker pools. It’s a global problem.

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How AI Can Help Alleviate the Global Food Security Crisis, Part 1

Enterra Insights

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Agro&Food Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland. The event gathered government representatives of Ukraine and Poland, leading Ukrainian experts and market operators, as well as the international agricultural community. The war in Ukraine has essentially fueled a global food crisis.

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Case Study: Huber+Suhner

Procurement Academy

Like many global organizations, Huber+Suhner was struggling with their procurement professionals being spread across the globe including Switzerland, Poland, USA, Germany, and China. ” Stefan Isler, Head of Global Sourcing, Huber+Suhner. We’re looking forward to expanding this to our supply chain team too.”

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Job opening: International Category Manager – Logistics at Rockwool

Supply Chain Movement

International Category Manager – Logistics. Can you deliver added value and cost savings from a supply chain, optimise and develop procurement processes, manage a wide range of suppliers internationally and identify new supply sources? You will be joining ROCKWOOL’s Global Sourcing & Procurement organisation.