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Catastrophic Impacts of COVID19 in Bangladesh Apparel Supply Chain

NC State SCRC

An article written by my former PhD student, Rejaul Hasan, and I just came out this week in Contracting Excellence , the journal published by IACCM, which documents the catastrophe that is unfolding in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major exporters of garments for the apparel sector. These workers depend on it.

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What You Can’t See Can Hurt You – Is Your Supply Chain Really Transparent?

Logility

Increasing scrutiny of labor practices requires supply chain technology that proves accountability and compliance. Consumers are demanding greater transparency and want more information about worker treatment in the supply chain. . Key Takeaways. Lack of transparency also carries a huge reputational risk.

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How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

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. The US State Department estimates that there are 27 million slaves globally.

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Audit Safe?

Supply Chain Shaman

Just two months later, more than 100 people died in a garment fire in Bangladesh in November 2012. Over the last ten years, supply chains have become more complex. Supply chain risks abound. Supply chain leaders may have outsourced their supply chains, but they cannot outsource the risk.

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Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

The group is working on case studies to test new technologies like blockchain, cognitive computing, supply chain operating networks, and open source analytics. These three drivers are why supply chain leaders should work together to build the network of networks: Brand Protection. Why Should You Care? Companies are busy.

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Do You Know Your Suppliers? Counting the Cost of Ignorance

QAD

Can you identify all your suppliers in the supply chain? A recent Quality Digest article suggested that “ethical supply chain management is being fueled by consumer demand, profitability, and visibility. Can Your Business Answer These Questions Around ESG Issues and CSR? In the U.S., and across Europe.

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Responsible Sourcing! Making Sustainability Happen for Real!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Sustainability is created in the textile factories of Bangladesh. Supply Chains and supplier bases are much more extensive and complex networks than what the eye can see, or can be managed in Tier 1.