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Doing Business in Germany

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Germany is the largest economy in the EU, and it’s the second most populous country. After WWII, Germany was divided into two sectors, the FRG (West Germany) and the GDR (East Germany). Germany adopted the Euro in 1999. Manufacturing in Germany. Transportation and communication are robust in Germany.

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Volkswagen to Consider Germany Plant Closures

Supply Chain Matters

Global automaker Volkswagen is reportedly aiming to consider either vehicle or supplier factory closures in its home country of Germany. CEO Oliver Blu me reportedly indicated in a statement : “ Germany as a business location is falling further behind in terms of competitiveness. All rights reserved.

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5 Best Mold Manufacturing Industry in Germany

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Best Mold Manufacturing Industry in Germany appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Germany Raises the Stakes on Corporate Social Responsibility with Supply Chain Due Diligence

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Beginning on January 1, 2023, Germany’s Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) will come into effect, taking aim at social and environmental issues arising in global supply chains. The Must-Change Mindset Continues.

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A Fourth Star for Germany

SCM Research

So far, Germany has won the FIFA World Cup three times, in 1954, 1974 and 1990, and there is a good chance that it will win it a fourth time this weekend. In the case of a possible victory of the Germany national football team, first jerseys with the fourth star will be commercially available in the course of next week.”

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Grand Opening of Tesla’s Germany Based Manufacturing Facility

Supply Chain Matters

headquartered electric vehicle auto maker Tesla ’s newly constructed production facility located in Gruenheide, Germany , just outside of Berlin. As The Wall Street Journal has noted, the key to this enhanced delivery performance will be the operational output of the two newest production facilities, that of Germany and that of Austin, Texas.

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Personal Predictions for Supply Chain Management in 2024

SCM Research

Since the spring of 2023, the sea surface temperatures have consistently reached unprecedented extremes , leading to evaporation over the Atlantic and heavy rainfall in Germany. Climate researchers have been warning about this for more than 30 years; the data from weather stations have long since confirmed it.”

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