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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

Working with a blockchain startup called BanQu, AB Inbev is using a distributed ledger solution to build a relationship of trust with some 2,000 farmers in Zambia that supply raw materials for its beers. The blockchain serves two primary purposes. The first is the one most commonly acknowledged as a supply chain benefit—transparency.

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S.E.C. Approval of Conflict Minerals Rules: a landmark in supply chain disclosure requirements

EcoVadis

Countries covered by the new rules in addition to the DRC include South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. The reporting company must have influence over the manufacturing. Secretary of State as conflict minerals in the future.

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Do Tariffs Really Impact China’s Global Supply Chain?

NC State SCRC

The portfolio also includes terminal operators, container manufacturers and software developers that have established dominant market positions in global value chains. For example, in the domain of advanced manufacturing products, officials are actively working to diminish China’s influence.

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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. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Uzbekistan. Virgin Islands, British. Wallis and Futuna.

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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. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Uzbekistan. Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S. Wallis and Futuna. Western Sahara. I accept the Terms & Conditions.

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Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets. How pricing can be used as a lever for profit. Using delivery demand shaping to reduce costs and increase revenue.