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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Terrorism : The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, coupled with the ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq and the spread of ISIS, have raised the risk for terrorism-related supply chain disruptions in 2016.

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The Future of Global Food Security

Enterra Insights

” Of course, armed violence isn’t the only challenge facing global food security. ”[2] Challenges ranging from climate change to violence means the future of global food security is very much up in the air. Having said that, I agree that steps need to be taken to improve global food security.

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Profiles in Leadership: Volodymyr Zelensky

Enterra Insights

141 countries condemned the invasion; only North Korea, Syria, Eritrea, and Belarus — dictatorships all — voted with Moscow. The battle is not only for life, freedom and security of Ukrainians or any other nation which Russia attempts to conquer. At the U.N., Major companies pulled out of Russia en masse, erasing billions in revenues.

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Top 10 TikTokers to Take Off your Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

” to intricacies as nuanced as securing your first procurement role and navigating the multifaceted world of a contract manager. Embracing this trend promises to propel your supply chain to new horizons, securing a competitive edge in the ever-evolving realm of contemporary marketing.

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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

The first thing that must be acknowledged is that when a nefarious leader, like Russia’s Vladimir Putin or Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, are hellbent on committing atrocities, little can be done to stop them. Al-Assad deliberately used starvation as a military tactic in Syria’s on-going civil war. before the war.”

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Humanitarian Supply Chains: Overcoming Challenges and Making a Difference

SCMDOJO

Access Issues: Security: Aid workers and materials often struggle to reach dangerous areas due to conflict, natural disasters, or political instability. Here are the main difficulties encountered: 1. Infrastructure: Damaged or inadequate infrastructure can hinder the effective distribution of aid.

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2023 Sanctions Trends

Exiger Perspectives

2022 highlighted the importance of sanctions compliance for crypto firms, with OFAC announcing its first ever crypto enforcement action against Bitrexx for apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs against Iran, Sudan, Syria, Cuba, and the Crimea region of Ukraine. The UK, EU and U.S.