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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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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

Considering that the world’s population is increasing by one billion people every 11 to 12 years, losing any source of food is big problem. I was recently struck by arguments presented by Arif Husain ( @WFPChiefEcon ), Chief Economist at the U.N. .”[1] Recently, it seems like the world is filled with violence and conflict.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

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So I think we’re well qualified to present a general outlook for the wholesale and distribution industry. Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. Only South Korea, Indonesia, and Myanmar may see a muted effect in switching away from Chinese exports.

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A Year In Events: Looking Back At 2016 (US Edition)

EcoVadis

Ethical Sourcing Forum (New York, NY). Presentations on successes achieved improving labor conditions in China were subsequently followed by the challenges of doing business in the very new – and inherently risky – labor market of Myanmar. EUISSCA Alliance Sustainable Sourcing Conference 2016 (New Orleans, LA).

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6 Common Supply Chain Mistakes and How to Resolve Them

AFFLINK

The cost of recovery from a disruption in procurement management depends on factors such as supply source, volume, manufacturing location and inventory. Supply chains that rely on a single source are now more likely to experience disruptions. The workers, mostly in Cambodia and Myanmar, were paid unreasonably and locked into contracts.

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2023 Sanctions Trends

Exiger Perspectives

Cryptocurrency has presented a potentially attractive method for sanctions evasion." UK FINANCE The Cyber-Crypto-Sanctions Nexus The crypto space is often exploited by criminals looking to use crypto platforms to evade sanctions.

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