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Weaponized Supply Chains Make the Case for Supply Chain Visibility

Resilinc

The recent weaponization of pagers and radios in Lebanon serves as a powerful wake-up call to CEOs and governments worldwide; businesses must improve supply chain visibility now. Combined, the attacks killed at least 14 people and wounded over 3,000 people, including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon. Who Manufactured the Pagers and Radios?

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Apple – carbon

Operations and Supply Chain Management

The company’s initiative means that it will work to transition its manufacturing suppliers to renewable sources of electricity to power their operations. Candy maker Hershey is building a 810,000-square-foot distribution center in Lebanon County, Pa. Charlotte News & Observer). Patriot-News). in June from a year ago.

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E-Commerce in the Middle East

Vinculum

It is estimated that about 90% of online stuff is sourced from outside when counting is done on Middle East countries. Even countries like Lebanon, which opt to be a developing state, have no e-commerce facilities. You should not reveal personal data to another source at any cost. The flow of cash in the market.

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Supply Chain Interdiction: The Mysterious Case of Exploding Pagers

NC State SCRC

Therefore, depending on the product, demand, capacity, and other factors, companies can source materials and components for their products from other geographical regions, or may do so from local suppliers. Global sourcing has also increased. The majority of electronics sold in the U.S. are now produced in Asia, not in North America.

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Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted

Resilinc

In total 15 countries were affected including Syria (which also declared a state of emergency), Cyprus, Lebanon, Jourdan, Palestine, Egypt, Southern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. Turkey wasn’t the only country impacted by this severe disaster, either.

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Proposed Ban on Chinese Connected Auto Components Implications

Supply Chain Matters

The implications for this industry’s supply networks have the potential to be rather challenging including product design and component sourcing dimensions. There are further added material sourcing and global movement implications. However, the notions of where the electronic components or software are sourced adds to the challenge.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations. Kazakhstan.