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How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

The collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh last week , which killed at least 705 workers and injured thousands of others, has put a spotlight on a problem that plagues many supply chains: the use of slave labor. In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains.

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What is the True Cost of Sustainable Apparel from Bangladesh? Insights from Harvard “Sustainable Models for the Apparel Industry” Conference

NC State SCRC

Rejaul is from Bangladesh, and is working on his PhD in the College of Textiles at NC State University, and is passionate on the subject of sustainable apparel from his home country. Are big name brands really paying a fair price to a supplier in Bangladesh? This week’s blog is a guest blog from a PhD Student, MD Rejaul Hasan.

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Modern Slavery in Today’s Supply Chains

Kinaxis

It’s based on California’s Transparency in Supply Chains Act, which was passed in 2010. The new provision, which is part of the broader Modern Slavery Act enacted in March, will impact more than 12,000 UK companies whose global revenues each total more than 36 million pounds. So how is this going to solve the supply chain slavery issue?

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

GDP gain in 2010. The countries improving their infrastructure and transport connections most were India, Indonesia, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, Argentina and Bangladesh. They rate economic growth, foreign investment, trade volumes, location and transport infrastructure as more important factors. --The

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Reshoring in America: The Future Outlook, Current Hindrances & Issues, and Ways to Stimulate Reshoring

GlobalTranz

Manufacturing has gained 700,000 jobs since 2010. Despite the disaster at the Savar garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, data indicates that many consumers continue to demand the cheapest obtainable goods, regardless of human cost. And, the labor force was 35% smaller in those days. safety requirements.

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Collaboration: The New Battle Cry of Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network

China surpassed Japan in 2010 as the world’s second largest economy, and the IMF predict it could exceed the U.S. Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam experienced similar wage-related strikes and walkouts. Take for example the BRIC nations and the impact this region has across the global economy.

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How to Progress through Supply Chain Sustainability Management

EcoVadis

One would remember the tragedies of the Rana Plaza building collapse in 2013, Bangladesh, where the victims were manufacturing clothes to be supplied to top fashion retail companies. The California Supply Chains Act in 2010 is another example. stage 3 – Innovation : creating value and accessing new markets.