Supply Chain Congress 2016Wednesday, August 24, 2016 On October 18 in San Salvador, logistics companies will be gathering together to discuss issues related to new models of distribution and logistics. Among the topics to be discussed at the event organized by GS1 are Collaborative Logistics, technology as an enabler of value networks, Visibility in value networks, the challenges of the digital world, innovation, mobile technologies and networking, sustainability and Triple Baseline (Money - People - Planet), among other things. Panama Logistics Expo 2013 AnnouncedMonday, February 25, 2013 The seventh edition of the now traditional event will be held on September 19 to 21 at the Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. A statement from the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) reads: Logistics Sector Event in PanamaFriday, August 25, 2017 From October 18 to 20, logistics and foreign trade companies will be gathering together in Panama City to take part in conferences on issues related to the sector. The event, which will take place at the ATLAPA Convention Center, will involve companies and consultants in logistics and foreign trade. Results of Panama Logistics Expo 2012Monday, October 15, 2012 In its sixth edition, the exhibition welcomed more than 8,000 visitors, there were 3.738 business contacts and it closed with agreements made worth $4.5 million, 50% more than in 2011. A statement from the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) reads: Logistics Master Plan for PanamaFriday, November 27, 2015 The government has announced a committee formed of entrepreneurs who will design a national logistics strategy, focusing on redirecting the Colon Free Zone, integral panning for ports and the technological inter-oceanic corridor area. The purpose of this Committee consisting of 7 members of the private sector, is to define together the plans, programs and goals of a Master Plan which aims to develop the sector as a whole. Challenges in the Panamanian Logistics SectorWednesday, January 29, 2020 Investment in more sophisticated equipment, preparing human capital for knowledge generation and coordinated decision making between government and business, are some of the areas that Panama has to work on in order to continue competing globally. The country depends largely on the economic activities of the logistics sector, as it contributes about 33% of the Gross Domestic Product. However, the intense competition at a global level has forced Panama to face multiple challenges.
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Big Data for supply chain sustainabilityTuesday, March 22, 2022 Big Data is transforming the way leaders manage supply chains across all touch points, from manufacturing and provisioning to logistics and customer service. What is Big Data applied to supply chain? Logistics Development: What Investment is Needed?Monday, February 15, 2021 Investment in the construction of new ports is essential for a country like Panama, whose economy depends heavily on the logistics sector, to continue to compete globally in the coming years. Since nearly one third of Panama's Gross Domestic Product is created by the logistics sector, the development of this productive activity is of great importance for the country. Logistics: Can Competitiveness Be Restored?Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Investing in infrastructure that improves the connection between its main ports is one of the most determining factors for Panama to recover the competitiveness that is beginning to lose regionally and globally. The Panama Maritime Chamber (CMP) presented its strategy "Maritime Vision Country 2019-2024", in which it analyzes that although the Canal was expanded and remains competitive at the port level in the region, the country needs to improve in terms of institutionality, human resources, infrastructure, processes and technology, to continue giving tools to the logistics sector to continue its development. Logistics Industry MeetingMonday, February 19, 2018 On April 18 and 19, companies from the logistics and multimodal transport sector in Nicaragua will be gathering together to exhibit their products and services and explore business opportunities. The fair is being organized by the Ibero-American Institute for Business Strengthening (Inife), and will take place at the Camino Real hotel in Managua. $45 million Logistics ParkFriday, June 23, 2017 In a 13-hectare site in the province of Colón, Panama, a logistics park consisting of 5 buildings measuring 5,000 square meters each will be built. According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" complied by the business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, Colon Container Terminal, S.A. submitted an Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to build a logistic park in Coco Solo, Corregimiento of Cristóbal, district and province of Central America. The "Cons" of the Panamanian Logistics HubWednesday, July 25, 2012 Panama has proclaimed itself the No. 1 logistical hub in America, but there are still some weak links in the chain. According to businessmen interviewed by Melissa Novoa and Oscar Brown for an analysis in Martesfinanciero.com, one of the weak links in Panama’s logistics chain is that "logistics are still not moving towards comprehensive e-commerce."
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Location intelligence in supply chainsTuesday, March 1, 2022 Logistics managers need to implement location intelligence in supply chains in order to reduce delays, keep costs down, generate a competitive advantage, and thereby improve the global network of multiple carriers, service providers and physical locations from the constant threat of unexpected problems. By leveraging location intelligence, decision makers gain deeper insight into market trends, consumer behaviors, foot traffic patterns, manufacturing activity, competitors’ logistics operations and much more. Logistics: Investments in Costa RicaFriday, March 12, 2021 Segex, a logistics company that operates in Costa Rica's Coyol Free Zone, invested $10 million to build new infrastructure and equip its facilities. The Costa Rican company has invested to double its production capacity in order to offer integrated logistics services to important companies in the life sciences industry within the Coyol Free Zone. Congress on Security in Logistics ChainWednesday, September 7, 2016 Security of goods in the logistics chain is the main theme of the congress to be held on September 22 in Costa Rica. The event is being organized by the Chamber of Foreign Trade in Costa Rica and will be held at the Cariari Country Club Convention Center. |
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