Imagine a place barely a stone’s throw across by boat, but also so important that the world’s biggest economies hold their breath every time something moves there. That is the …
Anna Raimkulov

Anna Raimkulov
Anna Raimkulov is part of the All Things Supply Chain blog from March 2025 to August 2025. She studies Global Business and Economics at the FH Aachen University of Applied Science.
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Slow Fashion: Can Luxury Supply Chains Really Be Sustainable?
In a world where fast fashion dominates the fashion world, the word slow feels almost wrong, like it is not keeping up. But maybe that is the point. Maybe slow …
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Stars, Stripes & Single-Use: The Plastic Footprint of the 4th of July
Finally, the day of celebration has arrived, the 4th of July! Grocery stores are packed, streets are being prepared for big parades, and moms are in the kitchen from morning …
Logistics is more than moving boxes from A to B, it is a living network that touches every part of our lives. From the moment your morning coffee bean is …
Another shipwreck. Another oil spill. This time off India’s coast, where a cargo vessel leaked hundreds of tons of fuel near Kerala, dragging toxic chemicals into fragile marine zones. In …
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One Scandal Away: Managing Reputational Risk in Supply Chains
Elon Musk does not need a press conference to shake the world. He just needs to hit “post.” Tesla’s stock went on a rollercoaster ride in 2025. Suddenly, every supplier, …
Imagine this: You are standing in front of your favorite barista, the scent of freshly brewed coffee lingering in the air. Your eyes wander to the chalkboard menu, where the …
On Monday in April 2025, parts of Spain and Portugal were suddenly plunged into complete darkness. Hospitals ran on emergency power, public transport ground to a halt, and digital services …
With headlines dominated by the escalating 2025 trade war between the U.S. and China, much of the attention is focused on the next tariffs announcement. But beneath the surface, a …
What happens when a number suddenly turns into a barrier? For international shoppers and global shippers, that number is now $800. A recent change in U.S. customs policy is shaking …