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Modern Slavery in Today’s Supply Chains

Kinaxis

In an announcement of the report results , US Secretary of State John Kerry pointed to an article the New York Times about a Cambodia boy who found himself held by armed men and pressed into service on the sea, shackled by neck to a boat, saying, “If that isn’t slavery and imprisonment, I don’t know what is.”.

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The Fashion Supply Chain: Unraveling the Reality

Kinaxis

Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries. by Alexa Cheater Whether you’re a fashionista or overly fond of the frumpy look, chances are you’re buying into the multi-billion dollar clothing industry.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. The best way to address risk through outsourcing is to choose service providers with robust risk management programs.

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6 Common Supply Chain Mistakes and How to Resolve Them

AFFLINK

The workers, mostly in Cambodia and Myanmar, were paid unreasonably and locked into contracts. Most supply chain managers readily acknowledge that the lack of visibility is a problem, although they are unlikely to take the steps needed to regain control over their supply chain. Short-Sighted Risk Management.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise.