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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

”[1] The consequences of a blocked Suez Canal are just beginning to be felt around the globe — by shippers, by manufacturers, by retailers, and by consumers. Goodman and Reed observe, “The route around Africa involves crossing through an area off Somalia that is rife with piracy.

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The Food Supply Chain and the War in Ukraine

Enterra Insights

Clay explains, “For manufactured goods, China largely dominates global trade. At least 26 countries, including Somalia, Senegal and Egypt, rely on one or both of Russia and Ukraine for between 50% and 100% of their wheat. That is not the case for food. Trade is important to them all. ” Is the Worst Yet to Come?

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Where Does Cuba Rank in Logistics?

Talking Logistics

Cuba was ranked 152 out of 160 countries with an LPI Score of 2.18, beating only Somalia, Afghanistan, Sudan, and a handful of other poorly-developed countries. Germany through Japan are the Top 10, Cuba through Somalia are the Bottom 9, with other countries shown for reference. Source: Adelante SCM based on World Bank LPI data.

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Southeast Asian Pirates: Nothing to Shiver your Timbers Over

Elementum

What does this mean for manufacturers? However, when it comes to fears of lost inventory, product manufacturers need not fret. Add the speedy arrests of pirates (such as the ones involved in the botched hijacking of the Orkim Harmony ) and the situation is hardly as dire as it was near Somalia.

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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. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino. Sao Tome and Principe. Saudi Arabia.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino. Sao Tome and Principe. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Solomon Islands. South Africa. Svalbard and Jan Mayen.