Middle East/Africa

Against the Tide, Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

World’s Top Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

October 21, 2019

In a world that’s growing increasingly concerned about corporate commitments to environmental and social responsibility, top cocoa producers Ivory Coast and Ghana are planning to make a move that goes against the tide.

The World Loses $400 Billion of Food Before It Reaches Stores

October 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Some 14% of all food produced is lost annually, with central and southern Asia, North America and Europe accounting for the biggest shares.

Africa’s Biggest Trading Partners Agree to Strengthen Ties

October 4, 2019

Bloomberg

South Africa and Nigeria agreed to expand the continent’s deepest trade relationship.

How Smart Use of Service Supply Chain Can Recession-Proof Your Business

September 25, 2019

Flash Global Logistics

Saudis Race to Restore Oil Output After Aramco Attacks

September 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia is racing to restore oil production after a brazen drone strike on a key Aramco facility slashed its output by half, removing about 5% of world supply.

Nissan, BMW Are Pulling South Africa Into the Electric Car Era

August 20, 2019

Bloomberg

The industry is preparing a unified stance on electrification to present to the government by the end of the year.

Smarter & Faster: Helping Transportation and Logistics Companies Improve Fleet Management

June 19, 2019

HERE

Navigating the Multidimensional World of Trade in 2019

May 12, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Introducing our first annual Regional Guide to Global Supply Chain Management — in which industry experts offer key insights about domestic and global challenges that today's supply chain professionals must consider and address.