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.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2017
Three years ago, I wrote a popular post highlighting “ 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” Stop viewing logistics as a cost center. Did you come up with any New Year’s resolutions to improve as a supply chain and logistics leader this year? It’s now 2017. Just stop it.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 20, 2022
VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company’s 12 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work/Work-Inspired. The company sells their goods in over 125nations and has approximately 1300 company owned stores.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 30, 2022
The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. Think about your company, your sector and the level of supply chain digitization you already have in place. Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems. The supply chain technology provider’s record.
Material Handling & Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Logistics executives are unconcerned, for now, that emerging markets economies will be harmed by Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Material Handling & Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2017
China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar. China-Pakistan.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 26, 2018
90% of companies are unable to drive improvement at the intersection of inventory management, operating margin and customer service.). Companies are busy. Fires in a Bangladesh sewing factory resulted in 112 deaths. Only 20% of companies are taking ownership of their networks. Most companies operate blind.
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