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Global Supply Chain News on As Crazy as it Sounds, Nicaragua Grand Canal Might Just Happen
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Project Seems Preposterous, but Nicaragua Government, Chinese Company Say Effort will Kick Off in Early 2016
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Work begins on $61.23bn canal in Nicaragua
Logistics Middle East
DECEMBER 27, 2014
Nicaragua aim to move 5% of the world''s commerce through the canal
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Global Logistics—April 2015
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 17, 2015
Scientists raise concerns about Nicaragua canal environmental impact Larger container ships pose new risks and liabilities. Peel Group invests in oil and gas business while European interests dry up.
McDonald’s Mesoamérica Supply Chain Response to COVID-19
ToolsGroup
APRIL 13, 2020
Nicaragua has placed lower restrictions. Businesses around the world are learning to adapt as best they can to the COVID-19 supply chain impact. Unpredictable consumer behavior in response to macro events creates demand volatility in every link of global supply chains. The number-one defense against this radical uncertainty is a resilient supply chain that’s ready for anything.
Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Nicaragua. The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.
Port of Los Angeles: Disintermediation and Other Risks
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JULY 21, 2014
Nicaragua is considering building its own canal. It's a dream Nicaragua has had since they lost to Panama back in the early 1900's. Jaimie Conley, Jeremy Fuller, Tucker Herbert, and Felipe Caro.
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Partnering with Farm-Trace to monitor sustainability and impact
Provenance
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Their projects are growing over 5 million trees with over 1,000 smallholder farmers in Nicaragua, providing carbon offsets for organizations around the world. “66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products but most organizations don’t know the farmers they source from, let alone their impact.” – Kahlil Baker, CEO and Founder, Farm-Trace. Shoppers want proof, so our platform demands it.
Checklist for working capital management
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Nicaragua. 10 questions to assess working capital management. Working capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. Supply Chain Media and software vendor Slimstock have developed this checklist for working capital management. >>Please >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button.
Rethinking your optimum
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Nicaragua. Rethink your optimum: Prepare your supply chain for the challenges of 2017 and beyond. Advanced analytics and optimization technology is the game-changing advantage that will push you past the competition – giving your business more agility, higher accuracy and sharper insights to maximize your revenue. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets.
Checklist for Global Trade Management
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Nicaragua. 10 questions about Global Trade Management. Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation. Supply Chain Movement and software supplier Amber Road have put together this checklist for Global Trade Management. >>Please >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Checklist for Global Trade Management.
Where Does Cuba Rank in Logistics?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 15, 2015
With the Panama Canal on course for expansion early next year, and Nicaragua’s “Grand Canal” in early development, Cuba could be in the sweet spot for future world trade and logistics. Yesterday, the White House announced that President Obama plans to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
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Panama Canal Expansion: Everything You Need to Know
PLS Logistics
JULY 7, 2016
The British proposed a canal through Nicaragua that was never built and the French attempted to build a canal through Panama but evacuated the project due to fatal diseases. History of the Panama Canal. During the 1800s, businessmen didn’t have an efficient or quick way to ship goods between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Nicaragua. Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Surprised?
White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Nicaragua. Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Surprised?
Global Logistics—July 2014
Inbound Logistics
JULY 29, 2014
CeMAT 2014 showcases the latest materials handling innovations; Alibaba buys stake in Singapore Post; Paris looks to reduce city speed limits; Canadian rail industry begins phasing out DOT-111 tankers amid crude-by-rail boom; EU and China sign Customs agreement; Chinese food imports continue to grow; Nigeria looks to resurrect defunct national steamship line; Latin America is the world’s fastest growing market for software; Maersk Line voice support for Nicaragua Canal proposal
La carte du commerce international 2016 / Global Trade Map 2016 in French
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Nicaragua. Les accords commerciaux et leurs risques d’un point de vue UE. Amber Road, leader des solutions de gestion du commerce international (GTM), et Supply Chain Movement ont collaboré ensemble pour établir cette carte de commerce international 2016 qui montre les accords commerciaux actuels de l’UE et les risques potentiels pour le commerce. Uncovering and mitigating trade risks in international operations.
Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 3, 2016
Nicaragua. More shippers today appear to be outsourcing some or all of their logistics. How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? This C.H. Robinson whitepaper can help companies decide, set reasonable expectations for what outsourcing can contribute to their organisation, and how much of a role a company will need to play to achieve the successful business outcome they seek. About C.H. Robinson. Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains.
Checklist Regelkonforme Lieferketten/Global Trade Management
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 27, 2015
Nicaragua. 11 Fragen zum Global Trade Management / 11 questions about Global Trade Management. Der globale Handel wächst – und mit ihm die Regulierung. Das effiziente Management von Lieferketten wird dadurch immer weiter erschwert. Gemeinsam mit Supply Chain Movement hat Amber Road eine Checkliste entwickelt: Testen Sie Ihr Global Trade Management! Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation.
Talent development essential for supply chain leaders
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 24, 2016
Nicaragua. Recruiting raw talent is ‘extremely challenging’. Supply chain leaders have gained an ever-stronger position in the world of business over recent years. Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. Here, a number of leading companies show that it is possible to take a structural and creative approach to talent development.
Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Nicaragua. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way. These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please
An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters
TMC
JUNE 30, 2016
Also, it points out that several other factors could alter the flow of traffic through the enlarged Panama Canal, such as the building of a canal through Nicaragua and the emergence of new transshipment options. An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters.Connect. Editor’s note: This post originally ran in February. Since the Panama Canal opened this past Sunday, we wanted to share it with you again.
Mind Map for Order Management 2.0
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Nicaragua. Global competition is forcing companies to optimally manage the orders they have scored. Supply chain execution software can coordinate the necessary alignment process between the various systems within the network. Together with MP Objects, supplier of supply chain software, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap for innovative order management, including a handy description of the route and with road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please
An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Unchartered Waters
TMC
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Also, it points out that several other factors could alter the flow of traffic through the enlarged Panama Canal, such as the building of a canal through Nicaragua and the emergence of new transshipment options. In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016.
Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 19, 2016
Nicaragua. The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise.
Strategic moves among logistics providers
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Nicaragua. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. these are the main conclusions from Supply Chain Movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl subway map europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers.
Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Nicaragua. Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level.
Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Nicaragua. Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, and supported by Supply Chain Media, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.
Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Nicaragua. Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.
10 questions about supply chain optimisation
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 24, 2016
Nicaragua. Better decision-making processes. The business complexity is increasing all the time due to globalisation, big data and dynamic interdependences. It is becoming ever-more difficult for supply chain professionals to make the right decisions. Supply Chain Media, software vendor Aimms and consultancy firm Districon have put together this checklist for supply chain optimisation. >>Please
Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 24, 2016
Nicaragua. In the global fashion and luxury goods market, ever-higher customer expectations, combined with demographic and economic shifts, are making it increasingly difficult to predict consumer behaviour and plan accordingly. Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry.
Complex costs of transportation
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 11, 2016
Nicaragua. 10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. They can renegotiate contracts, find other carriers, and do a better job of maximizing their truck utilization. But these efforts bring temporary, not permanent, relief. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices.
Gradual changes in the European supply chain consulting market
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Nicaragua. The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America.
Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 16, 2016
Nicaragua. The world is becoming smaller and larger at the same time through globalization and the internet. Goods have to be transported across the globe and across the neighbourhood. To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration.
Mindmap for the Supply Chain Director 2020
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Nicaragua. The rapidly changing world is forcing companies to continually adapt. Not only does this demand a new approach, requiring an organisation and its employees to display more agility and responsiveness, but it also creates the need for a supply chain architect in order to meet the changing needs of customers, both now and in the future.
10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 21, 2016
Nicaragua. Management at the helm. Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making. Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. The managers of such companies make results-based decisions and are truly at the helm.
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