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Modern Slavery in Today’s Supply Chains

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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

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And whether you realize it or not, the garment industry supply chain is changing – both for the better and for the worse. Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries.

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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.