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In Chains: How to Approach Human Trafficking in your Supply Chain

Elementum

If larger companies agree to share the cost with their suppliers, then they may find themselves more successful in avoiding forced labor. That transparency could be passed onto consumers, who are increasingly intent on avoiding human rights violations in their purchases. As manufacturers, we can decide just how long the path will be.

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Supply Chain Ripple Effects of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Alloy

Automakers – Volvo, Toyota, Volkswagen and many other automakers have suspended exports to Russia or are ceasing manufacturing operations in the country. Some notable countries include Egypt, Turkey, Bangladesh and Iran which buy 60% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine.

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E-Commerce in the Middle East

Vinculum

The e-commerce platform has been a direct-to-consumer where the manufacturer deals with consumers considering their choices and desires on a grander scale. Some of the Middle East countries like Egypt and Iran are ranking at the top-most level as internet users. The number of users is gradually increasing since 2017 to 48,211,493.

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Basic ITAR Compliance Awareness

Arena Solutions

Craig also conducts client compliance and business process improvement analyses to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and promote risk mitigation. The ITAR controls the manufacture, export, and brokering of defense articles and defense services. Craig is ready to get started. So, I’ll hand the mic over to him. Craig Ridgley.

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Basic ITAR Compliance Awareness

Arena Solutions

Craig also conducts client compliance and business process improvement analyses to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and promote risk mitigation. The ITAR controls the manufacture, export, and brokering of defense articles and defense services. Craig is ready to get started. So, I’ll hand the mic over to him. Craig Ridgley.

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10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

China was locking down hundreds of millions of people and closing manufacturing facilities. As China is the largest manufacturing country in the world the economic repercussions were really starting to be felt. Iran and Spain were highly infected. Automotive manufacturers are looking to manufacture ventilators.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. shale or Iran, for example. The United States and Iran have been engaged in indirect nuclear talks in Vienna that could lead to the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil sales. This week’s news will all center on this war.