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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

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March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Overview: Are You Ready?

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Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. FDA lab tests found at least one version of the drug had no active ingredients.

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[Infographic] American Manufacturing: How Important is “American Made”

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American manufacturing has a long history, ranging from the creation of 95 percent of all clothing sold in the US in New York City, reports Highsnobiety , to startups designing mobile device covers and protectors, explains The New York Times. However, “American Made” remains a cornerstone of modern manufacturing in the U.S.,

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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

After a three-day stoppage of rail operations impacting transcontinental shipments of key commodities and manufactured goods, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have reached a settlement calling for final and binding arbitration of differences. Canadian and U.S.

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The Medical Device Industry in 2020-2021: Key Trends & Outlook

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The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. These products are made with the help of medical device manufacturing software, and sold directly to healthcare providers, or delivered to wholesalers and other customers. Technology trends in the medical device industry.

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What is good manufacturing practice, and why is it important?

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Around the world, good manufacturing practice (GMP) defines and controls how manufacturers in certain industries should maintain quality control and reduce the risk they will produce a faulty product that causes harm. But what is good manufacturing practice, and why is it important? What is good manufacturing practice?

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

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National and international guidelines will specify how employees should be treated and what their rights are, including that workers should be: Treated with dignity and respect. Carbon emissions are top of mind when it comes to environmental sustainability, so car manufacturers are often a big part of the discussion.