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DOING BUSINESS WORLDWIDE IS EASIER NOW BUT THE CHALLENGES ARE…

Editor — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:26:34 +0000

Whitepaper: Shrinking World Creates New Logistics Challenges

Short Summary: In recent decades new technology and the emergence of a global economy have created boundless new opportunities for businesses of all types. A company can now ship its products to foreign markets, outsource production, and get access to cheap materials overseas with little difficulty. However, despite widespread benefits, the shrinking world also carries new risks and logistics challenges. To balance the elements of a geographically diverse supply chain you must be willing to dedicate time and resources. It may be easier than ever to forge new relationships with foreign buyers and suppliers, but these privileges come with a cost.

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WHICH COUNTRIES ARE TO BE WORLD LEADERS IN COMMODITIES & MANUFACTURING?

Editor — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:02:24 +0000

Global Competitive Manufacturing Index

This year’s report indicates that access to talented workers capable of supporting innovation is the key factor driving global competitiveness at manufacturing companies – well ahead of ‘classic’ factors typically associated with competitive manufacturing, such as labor, materials, and energy. The 2010 report also identified the emergence of a new group of leaders in the manufacturing competitive index over the next five years. These include Mexico, Poland, and Thailand – countries not always considered alongside longer-standing, up-and-comers like Brazil and Russia. Not unexpectedly, Asian giants like China, India, and the Republic of Korea are projected to dominate the index in five years, as they do now. Further, dominant manufacturing super powers of the late 20th century – the United States, Japan, and Germany – are expected to become less competitive over the next five years.
Source: Deloitte.com

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THIS EVER SHRINKING WORLD MAKES IT EASIER TO ACCESS GOODS WORLDWIDE

Editor — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:01:43 +0000

A WORLD HUNGRY FOR TRADE

The commodity market activity throughout the world has to keep moving between countries to ensure that all have a share of the global wealth and resources.

There are some who are not ‘pulling their weight whilst others are producing abundantly. These things are like that for different reasons.

Here we will bring them and others, together at a common market place where all can exchange goods and or services or sell for cash to the highest bidder or ready buyer.

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