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Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions β€” APEJ Implications. The importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) continues to grow. A procurement professional I recently spoke to said β€œit’s coming at us thick and fast, so we’ve got to be ready for it.”

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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. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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The current climate change agenda, which is being rolled out by various governments, is also questioning the environmental footprint of these global agri-food supply chains as well as the environment footprint of the human diet itself. Cluster strategies contribute to a reduction of the carbon footprint of agri-food supply chains.

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Supply Chain Ethical and Compliance Issue- Volkswagen

Supply Chain Matters

Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. Governments including Canada , Germany , and the United Kingdom have enacted special legislation in these areas.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

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Also Malaysia has dedicated halal parks, 22 in total, supported by halal park guidelines and incentives. 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.

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Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains

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Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Joint tariff payment is a better strategy for both partners when compared with looking for a totally new supplier or sourcing from a different country altogether. Conclusion.