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FMCG Drinks Route to Market – let’s get fizzical in CEE

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

In a past life I ran the Supply Chain for an FMCG company in the 6 Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) countries plus Yemen in the Middle East. Within the smaller markets there tended to be one or two stock holding points which were enough to meet demand in a reasonably short Supply Chain. Lots of head shaking and nu, nu, nu.

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How the Coronavirus is underscoring the relevance of Global Supply Chain throughput: From the Frontlines of Yokohama, Milan, and Southern Florida

ThroughPut

Regardless of the coronavirus scare, Tokyo subways were still full, offices at Toranomon Hills were still operating, and I made it down to Yokohama for my multiple meetings. During the meeting, my attention was on the cruise ship not too far from me in the bay, and how the infected were being treated there.

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DP World eyes Yemeni port investment in rebuild effort

Logistics Middle East

DP World chairman meets with Yemeni delegation to discuss opportunities for port operator to re-enter Yemen as key investor.

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Supply Chain Risk Management in 2024

American Global Logistics

Political instability and conflicts, exemplified by the ongoing Houthi attacks in Yemen, pose significant risks to supply chains. Changing consumer demands and preferences can also disrupt supply chains, requiring businesses to adapt and adjust their strategies to meet evolving market needs. Contact us today.

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Supply Chain Risk Management in 2024: A Forward Look with Tom Linton

Resilinc

For example, when the conflict started to move outside of Gaza and into the Middle East, Yemen attacked ships in the Red Sea. But if supply chains meet resistance, they shift. Then, there are conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. These types of conflicts immediately affect the supply chain. That’s what’s happening now.

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Navigating the Future in an Uncertain Political and Regulatory Environment

NC State SCRC

The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative held its bi-annual Industry Partner Meeting in the Talley Student Center at North Carolina State University this past week. He also noted that many companies have a strong focus on globalization, as countries like Yemen, Mynamar, Cote D’Ivoire, and Mongolia have 7-8% growth rates.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

In a world with an increasing number of political disturbances and mounting pressure to create sustainability, companies in a global market have to design their logistics strategy to meet demand in a cost efficient, optimal way: Plan. Poor forecasting leads to rush orders to meet the delivery requirement demands of customers.