SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Two recent disasters in the garment industry, the Tazreen Fashions fire (2012) and the Rana Plaza building collapse (2013), have caused outrage over the lack of social responsibility across global supply chains. It is time to become serious about socially responsible supply chain management. Wieland, A., & Handfield, R.B.

Supply Chain Software 169

Supply Chain Software Bangladesh Supply Chain Supply and Demand 169

Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

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. Companies are also starting to take action — albeit, reactively in many cases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 238

Supply Chain Planning Software Bangladesh Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 238

SCM Research

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Other topics covered by the report are, among others, strategic procurement, top technologies, demand prediction, sustainable supply chains and cross-border delivery. More information can be found on the homepage of Raconteur’s Supply Chain 2015 report.

Pharmaceutical 110

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 110

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2015

Sourcing to low cost destinations is not a new development and Bangladesh has been a favored destination of apparel brands and retailers. This incident, and three others during 2013-14, challenged the sourcing strategies of large […].

Bangladesh 100

Bangladesh Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

The “fast fashion trend”, which means that collections are distributed in shorter, and shorter periods of time, has transformed the procurement function. The procurement function also manages supplier relations, negotiations, competitive intelligence and key performance indicators. Digital transformation of procurement in fashion.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing 40

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

Announced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the plan would link China’s Silk Road Economic Belt Project in Central Asia—which was aimed at connecting with Europe via Central Asia to increase trade between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe—with its Maritime Silk Road stretching from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.

China 73

China Logistics Network Optimization Software Global Logistics 73

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 6, 2013

News of the increasing death toll in Bangladesh continues to pour in, with the latest at 600 found dead in the rubble of the Rama factory complex. Demonstrators are protesting apparel offices (such as Gap’s offices in San Francisco) to demand better working conditions in Bangladesh factories. But this is not enough.

Bangladesh 60

Bangladesh Manufacturing Procurement San Francisco Apparel 60