Croatia’s economy has been growing steadily over the past years. In 2015, GDP had expanded modestly at 1.6% YoY, marking the end of one of the longest and deepest recessions in the EU. The recovery accelerated in 2016, at a projected rate of 2.8% — and unexpectedly grew by 3.2% at the end of the year. In the first three quarters of 2017, the Croatian economy rose about 3% on average, which indicated that its economy is gaining traction towards 2018.
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Ireland and the Global Economy: Facts and Figures (Infographic)
Ireland’s economy has been booming and growing more than ever, years after a series of economic setbacks. Despite the geopolitical turmoil in two of its biggest trading partners– the UK and the U.S. – in the past recent months, the economic performance of Ireland has remained solid and strong.
How the Internet of Things (IoT) is Changing the Future of the Supply Chain (Infographic)
A report from Gartner predicts that by 2020, more than 50% of major business processes will incorporate some form of the Internet of Things (IoT). One such business process is the supply chain. Though often overlooked, the application of IoT in supply chain management is already making exceptional changes and developments in international trade landscape.
Developing and Implementing an Internationalization Strategy for an SME (Infographic)
SMEs that decide to take their business to a higher international level have a lot to gain from globalization.
Nowadays, globalization has become a major driver that impacts not only the largest corporations but the SMEs that operate in highly dynamic and turbulent environment. With the rapid increase of internationalization over the past decades, more and more SMEs can afford a much broader market reach, compete strongly on price with domestic firms, and leverage the specialized skills of contract workers from around the globe.
Global Logistics Hubs (Infographic)
It’s clear that the growth of international trade over the past decades has helped improved the global economy and has created more opportunities many developing countries. In order to sustain this trend, logistics hubs that facilitate the manufacturing and distribution of goods have been established in virtually every country around the world.
The 5 Keys to Export Diversification (Infographic)
The role of export diversification in the economy of developing countries has received considerable attention in development literature over the last 50 years.
The 5 Secrets of Top-Class Warehouse Design (Infographic)
Creating the perfect warehouse layout design requires careful planning and extensive consideration of many factors. A poorly designed storage or distribution facility may actually cost your business money eventually.
In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, warehouses go far beyond simple storage solutions. With the increasing diversification of logistics, supplier, and enterprise models, warehouses are now required to provide more flexibility, accessibility, and efficient functionality than ever before.
The 5 Secrets of Productivity in Logistics (Infographic)
Having state-of-the art systems, logistical infrastructure, and analytics would all be useless without an engaged and committed workforce for increased productivity in your logistics.
In order to run an efficient logistics operation, it’s is crucial to establish seamless communication within your supply chain with the goal of improving it in the long run. Complimented with continuous education and training, a logistics organisation will be able to significantly improve its processes, products, and service. This drives a high end performance driven culture ensuring significant cost-savings, higher service levels, and ultimately, more engaged and productive employees.
