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Forced Labour and Exploitation in Supply Chains

Savant Events

In response, national governments, state and regional governments and the EU have legislated to hold organisations to account for exploitation in their operations and supply chains. Norway’s Transparency Act came into force in July 2022 and the first phase of Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has been in force since 2023.

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day 2020

Enterra Insights

The Great Irish Famine devastated Ireland from 1845 to 1849. As a result, the population of Ireland dropped from 8 million people before the famine to 4.4 This figure represents around 25 times the number of people actually living in Ireland today. This means that supply chains have their work cut out for them to deliver St.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. million in FY17.

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6 River Systems Grows International Team, Hires Simon Jones, Head of Sales for U.K. and Ireland

6 River Systems

and Ireland. For the last 15 years, Simon has helped companies introduce new technology to their supply chain and logistics operations to improve productivity and customer service. in 2015 by Jerome Dubois, Rylan Hamilton and Chris Cacioppo. and Ireland appeared first on 6 River Systems. . – ( Sept.

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October Global PMI Reporting-Continued Production Contraction

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. declined 0.7

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Brexit: How One Word Just Upended Your Supply Chain Logistics

Aera Technology

while others have speculated that perhaps Northern Ireland would leave as well. What does Brexit mean for your supply chain? The two biggest effects Brexit may have on the supply chain is the cost and the shipment of goods. are lower too. ostensibly leaving the EU’s open market.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Selecting & Managing Logistics Companies & Emerging Logistics Tech Trends

GlobalTranz

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. Recently, the Global Supply Chain Institute published a guide, “ Selecting and Managing a Third-Party Logistics Provider.”