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Panama: The Logistics Engine of Latin America with Demo Perez

The Logistics of Logistics

About Demostenes (DEMO) Perez With over 20 years of experience, Demostenes Perez is a seasoned executive in Latin America’s supply chain landscape. universities to advance supply chain knowledge and practices in Latin America. He is also a passionate advocate for education, collaborating with leading U.S.

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How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

The collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh last week , which killed at least 705 workers and injured thousands of others, has put a spotlight on a problem that plagues many supply chains: the use of slave labor. In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains.

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Lessons From the Front Line: 3 Hospitality Supply Chain Horror Stories

AFFLINK

From the outside, hospitality supply chain management may seem like all glamour , but any brave soldier knows that’s far from the truth. The error in supply chain management here was that the restaurant owners chose to do business with uncertified slaughterhouses, officials said. Hotel rooms run out of toilet paper.

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E2open’s 22.4 Technology Update Deepens Network Coverage Across All Supply Chain Ecosystems to Minimize Disruption Risks

E2open

NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces the release of its fourth-quarter technology update, with enhancements across all network ecosystems to help clients improve supply chain resiliency in an increasingly uncertain economy. AUSTIN, Texas – Dec.

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Logistics in Latin America: A Mosaic of Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Talking Logistics

See the recent election results in Argentina and Venezuela , and the issues facing Brazil’s president and economy , as examples. In both cases, you have to deal with the absence of standardization and with ongoing change, especially changes in regulations and government.”.

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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply Chains

CH Robinson Transportfolio

So why does this matter for supply chain professionals? A quiet, but powerful story across supply chains this year has been the stability of fuel prices despite geopolitical turmoil. Supply Chains appeared first on Transportfolio. There are similar scenarios playing out in Texas and Pennsylvania as well.

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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. The supply chain is a prime area most companies should look at when looking to take out cost. Instead, rely on supply chain planning software. Meanwhile, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar is making it difficult for many nations to maintain a good balance of trade.