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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. In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains.

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Audit Safe?

Supply Chain Shaman

The PCA factory that manufactured the peanut butter was certified as safe by the American Institute of Baking (AIB). Just two months later, more than 100 people died in a garment fire in Bangladesh in November 2012. It was an order being manufactured by a supplier of Walmart. The recalls permeated the food industry.

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Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

In attendance are manufacturing representatives from BASF, BerryGlobal, Corning, Covestro, Grace, Evonik, Intel, Monsanto, and Smith’s Detection. Technologists and manufacturers working together to try to define multi-tier processes to redefine B2B. Stuck, only 10% of manufacturers are driving improvement. (90%

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Bitcoin’s Impact on the Textile Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In the future, they may spend more money on different products if they get more information about online shopping with Bitcoin. In the future, they may spend more money on different products if they get more information about online shopping with Bitcoin.

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Reshoring in America: The Future Outlook, Current Hindrances & Issues, and Ways to Stimulate Reshoring

GlobalTranz

Notwithstanding many sound reasons for reshoring , an Information Technology and Innovation Foundation report indicates that U.S. Notwithstanding many sound reasons for reshoring , an Information Technology and Innovation Foundation report indicates that U.S. Manufacturing has gained 700,000 jobs since 2010. manufacturing.

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Analytics Should Focus on A Culture of Factory Safety for Workers in Low Cost Country Manufacturing

NC State SCRC

For analytics to become truly effective in global manufacturing settings, veracity and consistency are critical requirements. Quite simply, safety was simply not a priority, and the statement made by management was that “injuries just happen, and are part of manufacturing” was used. injuries are “normal” in this industry).

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Supply Chain Visibility in a Time of Crisis: What the 2020 Visibility Report Tells Us

BlueYonder

We saw the supply chain disruptions caused by the earthquake near Japan and Fukushima meltdown, and the collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh. The lack of collaboration persists, even though 83% of retailers and manufacturers indicated sharing data would improve visibility and planning. Disruptive Technologies.