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Considerations for China Plus Supply Chain Sourcing Actions

Supply Chain Matters

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

For some companies it means ethical procurement, for others it involves supporting worthy causes. Under the B1G1 scheme we have helped worthy causes right across the world, including the following: Bringing fresh water to villages in Cambodia. Providing access to healthcare to refugees in Malaysia. Article summary.

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The Pullback From China: Will it Be Harder for SMEs?

Logistics Bureau

Some of the most notable include: Steve Madden , shoe and bag retailer: Moving production to Cambodia, Brazil, Mexico, and Vietnam. US import tariffs and the desire to diversify manufacturing locations are the key drivers of the move, which will see some of the company’s production transferred to Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia.

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Global Sourcing and Human Rights Go Hand in Hand

NC State SCRC

Organizations continue to scour global markets for even lower labor rates, moving from Western China to the Pearl River, and now to Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and North Africa.

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Navigating the Future in an Uncertain Political and Regulatory Environment

NC State SCRC

Australia and Japan are pushing to continue, however Malaysia and others are moving on, as they are not going to join now that the US is gone. It excludes Canada, USA, Mexico, Chile, and Peru. This is a development that we all need to be more aware of. Next, our industry panel spoke on a variety of perspectives that were fascinating to hear.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Bosnia and Herzegovina.