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Freeports and Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Customs measures include allowing imports to enter the free port custom sites with simplified customs documentation and a delay in paying tariffs. The other main question-mark over the feasibility of freeports hangs over their former quiet exit in 2012. But as a small operator not used to these things, there’s a definite benefit.”.

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Supply Chain Management:Importance of Proactive Master Data.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012.

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Navigating unchartered waters

Automotive Logistics

The 2018 Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum and Zurich Insurance Group, suggests that the number of cyber breaches recorded by businesses worldwide has almost doubled over the past five years, from 68 per business in 2012 to 130 in 2017. It is also likely that cybercrime remains significantly under-reported.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

In 2012, AGCO’s leaders recognised that this state of affairs could not continue and decided to establish a long-term program of strategic optimisation. Supply Chain Cost Reduction Challenges: With five separate brands under its umbrella, AGCO’s product portfolio is vast. These issues existed against a backdrop of a volatile, seasonal market.