Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center joins Fleet Decarbonization Optimizer

The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has partnered with Maersk Broker Advisory Services and McKinsey & Company to offer data-based advisory services on decarbonisation pathways, in an effort to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime industry.

Maersk Broker Advisory Services and McKinsey & Company had announced their partnership in July 2021 and since then, the Center has participated in a pilot project to validate the concept and collaboration model.

As the result of...

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Rising costs in Asia and supply chain disruption driving trend for near-shoring

Near-shoring has been slower than anticipated to pick up, but momentum is growing, with central European forwarders expanding eastward.
Frankfurt-based Quick Cargo Service has plans to increase its footprint in eastern Europe next year.
“We already have an office in Poland, we want to expand to neighbouring countries,” said CEO Stephan Haltmayer, adding that the move was being propelled by the forwarder’s clients.
“I think many companies are considering ‘do we have to source …

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McKinsey study explores progress in supply chain transformation

Under the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chains have become more resilient, a set of studies conducted by McKinsey & Co shows.
However, the authors note that the change so far has not gone far enough and companies are facing challenges to move the needle further.
Of particular concern are insufficient supply chain visibility and a lack of talent in the industry to adopt and utilise new technologies.
In May 2020, two …

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Impending Implication of COVID-19 on Global Business

McKinsey & Company writes about latest perspectives on the coronavirus outbreak, the twin threats to lives and livelihoods, and how organizations can prepare for the next normal.

Supply-chain and logistical disruptions

The pandemic has left businesses and governments to grapple with a perplexing collection of supply-chain and logistical disruptions. Over a year ago, we knew we were facing upheavals in health, education, and workplace systems.

Ramifications such as the semiconductor shortage,...

https://mfame.guru/impending-implication-of-covid-19-on-global-business/

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