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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Our projection places this anticipated shift in the first half of 2024, although the present indicators do not support this expectation. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. by the end of the year.

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Don’t Fret: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement will not play havoc with the economic development of developing countries

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

In late June of 2015, the Senate passed legislation that gave President Obama the authority to present the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade package to Congress with no amendments or filibusters allowed. Felipe Caro and Christopher S. Tang, UCLA Anderson School.

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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

I was recently struck by arguments presented by Arif Husain ( @WFPChiefEcon ), Chief Economist at the U.N. As we have seen time and time again — whether during the COVID-19 pandemic, Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, military coup in Myanmar, or war in Syria — crises that originate abroad always generate costs at home.”

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Power Problems in Thailand Highlight Need for Supply Chain Software

RFgen

The risk of disruption within global markets and trade routes is an ever-present threat, and businesses should take all necessary precautions to safeguard themselves by implementing supply chain software. The latest example of how data collection systems can help companies mitigate supply chain risks comes from Thailand.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

EMERGE App

So I think we’re well qualified to present a general outlook for the wholesale and distribution industry. Only South Korea, Indonesia, and Myanmar may see a muted effect in switching away from Chinese exports. For example, leather goods, woodcrafts and furniture from Myanmar and Indonesia.

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Power Problems in Thailand Highlight Need for Supply Chain Software

RFgen

The risk of disruption within global markets and trade routes is an ever-present threat, and businesses should take all necessary precautions to safeguard themselves by implementing supply chain software. The latest example of how data collection systems can help companies mitigate supply chain risks comes from Thailand.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 18-22, 2014)

Talking Logistics

UPS Establishes Freight Forwarding Services in Myanmar. A couple of years ago, however, I presented at the TMW Systems User Conference, and I wrote about how the company was working to enhance its TMWSuite solution with transportation planning and mode selection capabilities. Con-way Truckload Rolls Out Enhanced Driver Pay Package.