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Slavery and Supply Chain Transparency

Enterra Insights

Back in 2015, NestlĂ© committed itself to “be an industry leader in determining where the seafood [in its supply chain] is coming from and demanding it is Sourced Responsibly.” and European countries that purchase much of Thailand’s seafood exports. .” The fishing industry case study. “[5]. “[5].

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Blockchain Points Way to `Massive Change' for Commodity Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

In most food-supply chains it might take weeks to figure out where it went from source to destination, and in some cases, the source may not be known, but on a blockchain, it takes just seconds. Current spending on documentation alone accounts for 7% of global trade, according to the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation.

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Ensuring Workers’ Rights in Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Too often, however, those documents fail to prevent unacceptable working conditions. Often it’s those deeper levels that are the source of violations or inadequate working conditions. Just about every major manufacturer has a supplier code of conduct to ensure that workers are treated humanely. in new financing.

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6 Tips for Creating Private Label Products for Amazon FBA

EMERGE App

Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers. She eventually threw away most of her clothes as they were far too thick for Thailand’s sunny and humid weather. Pro Tip #2: Source Your Product Sensibly. Going to the Source.

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Podcast: Roberto Reichard on Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Capital Projects

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I spent a long time with Bechtel doing large projects all around the world including Mexico, Thailand, Egypt, and India. The pressure to be more sustainable also comes from outside sources like governments, banks and customers. I took a Master’s in science from Imperial College in London. People want their investments to be cleaner.

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5 Ways To Improve Your Import-Export Business Now

EMERGE App

Or, if you’re lucky to deal with tropical islands like Indonesia , Thailand and the Philippines , do remember the concept of island time. This means reviewing your sourcing methods and reducing the time your stock spends on ships, trucks, and warehouses. This means sourcing them from trade portals or overseas trade exhibitions.