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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 3, 2023)

Talking Logistics

A 15-year old boy from Bangladesh was playing hide and seek with his friends and he hid inside a shipping container. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 3, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Be careful where you hidewhen you’re playing hide-and-seek.

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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. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain and Logistics Resolutions for 2017: 4 Things to STOP Doing This Year

Talking Logistics

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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Bangladesh Catastrophes Drive Ethical Sourcing Initiatives

Logistics Viewpoints

Sourcing to low cost destinations is not a new development and Bangladesh has been a favored destination of apparel brands and retailers. But incidents like Rana Plaza disaster (an eight-story factory collapsed, killing over 1,000 workers) brought to light non-existent safety measures.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. To achieve this, VF has invested in their logistics infrastructure. The post The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. Collaborating with the right supply chain technology provider gives stakeholders a crystal-clear picture of the logistics ecosystem. Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems. Data security is crucial.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

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.