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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. Photo Credit: United Airlines.

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Supply Chain Fraud 101

Logistics Viewpoints

Well, there are a number of different types of supply chain fraud that impact global supply chains, from the procurement of materials to the end delivery of a product. When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft. These include: The Procurement bidding process and business awards.

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Straw Pallets – A Game Changer?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Wood pallets used for export shipments also contain an unhealthy level of formaldehyde due to fumigation, posing an unnecessary health risk for cargo handlers. We can demonstrate how companies can “go green” and clean up their supply chains by adopting cargo moving equipment that is environmentally friendly, recyclable and, cost efficient.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Marco Tieman is the CEO of LBB International, a supply chain strategy consultancy and research firm, advising companies and governments on supply chain analysis, supply chain design, and market research. He has been advisor to companies and governments on halal supply chain design, halal ecosystem development, and halal risk management.

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4 Global Supply chain management strategies to avoid bottlenecks in operations

ThroughPut

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory and warehouse management practices. Supply chain flow has a lot of one-way check valves.

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Multimodal 2015 – Advanced Supply Chain Management and Logistics for Cargo Owners

Supply Chain Movement

Exhibitors at Multimodal represent every logistics sector – road, rail, aviation, maritime, warehousing, storage services. Government/Military. Events Clarion Events distribution managers event freight transport logistics Multimodal NEC Birmingham procurement directors shipping managers Supply Chain Directors traffic managers'

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.