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The Real Winner at the 2022 World Cup? Supply Chain.

BlueYonder

The entire world is gearing up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup , held in Qatar from Nov. million fans will descend on Qatar for this event — which marks the first time an Arab country has hosted the World Cup. 20 through Dec. Over the course of four weeks, 32 teams and over 1.7 With a population of just 2.9

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This Week in Logistics News (November 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

The countdown is officially on for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Instead, due to the climate in Qatar, the tournament was pushed out to November and December. This, along with a host of controversies, have led many to believe that awarding Qatar with the World Cup was a blatant mistake.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech- June 14 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Supply chain planning technology provider ToolsGroup announced the acquisition of Onera , a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions catering to retail industry needs. Reportedly, ToolsGroup will add Onera ’s inventory availability and fulfillment technology to its retail planning suite.

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Freight and Football/Soccer: Five Interesting Analogies

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The whole world is gripped by football/soccer fever these days with the FIFA Football World Cup in Qatar springing one surprise after another. Almost half of the world’s population is glued to their TV sets, following every goal. Even those who do not count themselves as football/soccer fans cannot have enough of it.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. LNG from the United States and Qatar will help the EU to withstand disruptions to gas flows though Ukraine. electricity generation in 2020. billion.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Choose country.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

In this fast-paced world, where there is also increasing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint, global fashion and luxury goods manufacturers have to redesign their go-to-market strategy to meet demand in a cost-efficient and sustainable way: Plan. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines.