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Strikes and protests disrupt supply chains, globally

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They are also disrupting global supply chains. In Sri Lanka, a popular uprising chased the president from the country last week. For supply chain managers, the labor actions of greatest concern are in transport and logistics. Ghanaians are protesting runaway inflation that has seen diesel prices double.

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5 Tactics for Transforming Your Supply Chain into a Lean, Mean, Green Machine

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Supply chain management traditionally focuses on coordinating the flow of goods and services from suppliers to manufacturers, to wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to consumers. However, the 21 st century supply chain comes with a few added layers of complexity. Product Design. Transportation.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them. By Supply Chain Movement in collaboration with Amber Road. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles. Sierra Leone.