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Supply Chain Ethical and Compliance Issue- Volkswagen

Supply Chain Matters

Customs and Border Patrol reportedly impounded thousands of upscale Bentley , Porsche , and Audi branded vehicles at port of entry, allegedly because they contained a component produce by a listed China supplier appearing on a sanctions list for utilizing forced labor practices.

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Report- Hewlett Packard Modifying Global Sourcing Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes.

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Resilinc’s Senior Director, Shahzaib Khan Discusses Supply Chain Solutions for the UFLPA  

Resilinc

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevent Act (UFLPA), which has been in effect since June of 2022, should be top of mind for any organization that has suppliers in China. The UFLPA puts a burden on companies to ensure materials and parts used in their products are not associated with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China.

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Professor Yossi Sheffi on Resilience, Visibility, and Biggest Risks this Holiday Season

Elementum

"The dangers are higher and the risks are more pronounced—but at the same time, we’re getting better at planning and responding.". Sheffi has made a career out of researching supply chain risk management. But supply chains are not only longer, they are more dynamic and complex.

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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.