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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

Precoro

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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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. East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test.

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

GlobalTranz

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

Unleashed

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.

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

Unleashed

Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. They must be values based with quantifiable guidelines and standards.

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The Pandemic Motivates Changes in the Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

On 16 March 2020, in response to COVID-19, the President issued “Coronavirus Critical Infrastructure Guidance for America.” Even though many of the same ingredients are used in both food services and grocery stores, the ways products are sourced, packaged, and delivered through the two supply chains are very different.

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A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide for Managers & Executives to Know

GlobalTranz

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Having a safe work environment requires establishing clear and effective warehouse safety guidelines. Safe warehouse processes aren’t just the responsible bar to set.