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Supply Chain Secrets Going Global – But Where Should we Share Them?

Logistics Bureau

One of those is Supply Chain Secrets, an educational company in the Logistics Bureau group, which exists purely to share practical guidance with companies and individuals wishing to improve their supply chain knowledge and expertise. “I My favorite thing about touring is the new towns and new faces every day.”. Germany – Hamburg.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Finally, Gap Inc. gets.

Supply Chains Rock

Granted it took a few years and several blog posts of me complaining, but finally Gap Inc has partnered with a global logistics company to ship its clothing lines from Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy to 50 countries worldwide, with more coming soon. Curiously, the European Union is still a work in progress, yet Macau and Nepal are covered.

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In Chains: How to Approach Human Trafficking in your Supply Chain

Elementum

Most forced labor occurs in in Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers, often out of reach of the company itself. If larger companies agree to share the cost with their suppliers, then they may find themselves more successful in avoiding forced labor. There are several relatively easy steps companies can take to avoid human trafficking.

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Country Risk Scores Mapped and Explained

EcoVadis

Six countries decreased their risk level, this includes: Honduras, Indonesia, Nepal and Ukraine. Human rights issues, such as freedom of speech and modern slavery, are of particular concern in this methodology since these tend to pose the largest risk to companies and their supply chains and should receive particular attention.

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Happy Diwali 2022

Enterra Insights

It’s a time to gather with friends and family and bask in the light of each other’s company, while preparing for a fruitful year ahead.”[1] It is observed by the Vajrayana Buddhist minority among the Newar people of Nepal. They celebrate by lighting lamps, decorating temples and monasteries, and worshipping the Buddha.”[4].

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

You are responsible for the procurement of janitorial supplies for your mid-sized company. You have agreed to a two-year supply contract with a small, foreign supplier, but a drop in demand for your own company’s products is seriously depressing its profitability. The government client insists on the same conditions.

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April Fools’ Day: Not Much Fun This Year

Enterra Insights

Companies have also joined the prankster game. ” According to Plimpton, Finch was a Harvard dropout who could throw a fastball in excess of 160mph. He wrote, “I thought to myself, ‘My god, that kid’s thrown the ball about 150 mph.