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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. Companies are also starting to take action — albeit, reactively in many cases. Be Sociable, Share!

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Safety at Garment Factories: More than Just a Compliance Matter

Pivot88

When the Rana Plaza building collapsed in Bangladesh’ capital, Dhaka, in 2013, more than 1,100 people died and thousands more were injured. It became clear that safety standards and regulation are very poor in Bangladesh, the world’s second biggest garment industry after China. An Accord and an Alliance. But it goes even beyond that.

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Supply Chain 2015

SCM Research

The report also contains an analysis of three selected sectors (retail, construction and pharmaceutical) and additional case studies, including a case study on the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh. Practice Report Supply Chain Management Trend'

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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. COVID accelerated a long-term trend toward consumers buying more goods online. Finally, a trend toward wearing more casual clothing has been accelerated by the epidemic. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing. Supporting Ecommerce and Omnichannel.

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Do You Know Your Suppliers? Counting the Cost of Ignorance

QAD

Supply chain due diligence is a critical topic for manufacturers and enterprises in all industries, especially given three major impacts of recent high-profile abuse cases, new due diligence laws and consumer buying trends. . Consumer Buying Trends. Let’s break it down. Recent High Profile Cases. In the U.S.,

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The system you choose should also offer business data analytics capabilities that enable you to observe trends, avoid bottlenecks, have a better understanding of your costs, and optimize your routes and driver schedules. This will give you a more agility, maximize profits and allow you to remain competitive.

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Supply Chain Management in Apparel Industry

SCMDOJO

In the apparel industry, there are frequent trend changes and products that require a supply chain that adapts to the volatility of the industry. Fashion designers curate design pieces, keeping in mind the current trends and consumer demands. Countries, especially in South Asia, like China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.,

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