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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

After a three-day stoppage of rail operations impacting transcontinental shipments of key commodities and manufactured goods, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have reached a settlement calling for final and binding arbitration of differences. Canadian and U.S.

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Pandemic Worries Turned into a Peace-of-Mind Tracking Solution

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With CDC guidelines frequently changing and virus mitigation protocols varying from state to state, this adjustment has been far from easy. By blending CDC guidelines with HIPAA standards, Zebra’s platform met the requirements articulated at the federal and state levels. Sources Cited. [1] Perks of Contact Tracing. 1] [link]. [2]

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

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National and international guidelines will specify how employees should be treated and what their rights are, including that workers should be: Treated with dignity and respect. Carbon emissions are top of mind when it comes to environmental sustainability, so car manufacturers are often a big part of the discussion.

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The Medical Device Industry in 2020-2021: Key Trends & Outlook

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The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. These products are made with the help of medical device manufacturing software, and sold directly to healthcare providers, or delivered to wholesalers and other customers. Technology trends in the medical device industry.

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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

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For example, Unilever, a consumer goods company, has a responsible sourcing policy that includes human rights due diligence and requires suppliers to adhere to its human rights principles. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a widespread framework that provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for sustainability reporting.

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

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Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. They must be values based with quantifiable guidelines and standards.

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Paving the Way for Sustainable Public Procurement

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Although public procurement policies vary widely from country to country, most national governments issue purchasing guidelines for state-owned enterprises. National Procurement Standards. The West Country authority sees sustainable procurement as socially, environmentally and economically responsible. A Groundbreaking Act.