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Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention

Logistics Viewpoints

The situation is changing, however, and cybersecurity is starting to generate the attention it deserves thanks to new standards and guidelines and an increased focus on the part of certifying bodies like DNV GL , Lloyds Register , and TÜV Rheinland.

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China COVID crisis: Groundhog Day for SC managers

Resilinc

After managing a seemingly endless series of crises arising from the pandemic, supply chain managers face a fresh cycle of chaos from a COVID surge in the world’s largest manufacturing economy. manufacturing orders in China were down 40% in an “unrelenting demand collapse.”. I am not that worried.”.

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Is the Food Supply Chain Breaking?

Enterra Insights

Meat and poultry employees have among the highest illness rates of all manufacturing employees and are less likely to report injuries and illness than any other type of worker, federal watchdog reports have found. Minnesota has already issued new guidelines for the meatpacking industry. Moving forward. ”[6].

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Blog Series: The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain Resiliency, Part 4 – Institutionalize

Resilinc

You may be part of an organization whose leaders understand that supply chain risk management (SCRM) is a strategic imperative, and your SCRM may already be mature and delivering a return on investment. Assessing for more types of risks. Part 4 – Institutionalize to ensure longevity and value.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Risks in halal supply chains The halal integrity of a brand (and its products) is a function of its supply chain, where a breakage in halal integrity anywhere in a supply chain becomes a breakage of its halal integrity.

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Supply Chain Ethical and Compliance Issue- Volkswagen

Supply Chain Matters

Added Thoughts and Reader Takeaway Such an incident involving a large global based automotive company serves as another reminder that addressing and mitigating ethical and compliance risks applies to many businesses, large and otherwise. This includes not only supply networks that include areas of China , but other regions as well.

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The Fashion Supply Chain: Unraveling the Reality

Kinaxis

And whether you realize it or not, the garment industry supply chain is changing – both for the better and for the worse. Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries. Hopefully, more brands will follow suit.