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Strikes and protests disrupt supply chains, globally

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In Sri Lanka, a popular uprising chased the president from the country last week. For supply chain managers, the labor actions of greatest concern are in transport and logistics. At the same time, street blockades and trucker strikes are exacerbating those desabastecimientos in population centers such as Panama City.

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5 Tactics for Transforming Your Supply Chain into a Lean, Mean, Green Machine

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In recent years the evolution of the green supply chain or green procurement, have become incredibly popular. Implementing green procurement practices can seem overwhelming. In a related move, UPS, the shipping and logistics company, recently added 700 18-wheeler trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Transportation.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles.