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

Elementum

Many OEM’s use labor organizations to source laborers because it is cheaper and more efficient; however, by doing so they run the risk of employing forced laborers in the process. Often, these workers are subjected to terrible living conditions and malnourishment, with no compensation.

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Top eCommerce Influencers to Follow

EMERGE App

It’s the best source to keep in touch with the latest e-commerce news. Accordingly, his company was listed in the Top 500 Internet Retailers. Interestingly, he is also a self-proclaimed human guinea pig! Andy Geldman has more than 14 years of experience in eCommerce and is the founder of Web Retailer. Andy Geldman.

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A Reflection on Supply Chain Digitization Trends in the Metal Industry

o9 Solutions

There is not a single day without the metals industry making the headlines: from the Guinea coup to price volatility, to the semiconductor crisis impacting the automotive industry and consequently reducing the demand for metal manufacturers. A look at today’s most viable technology solutions: Knowledge graphs and cloud-native platforms.

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

According to eMarketer , global e-commerce retail sales will rise to $5.542 trillion this year and surpass $7.391 trillion by 2025. Meanwhile, global instability grows, and new surcharges become inevitable. That’s especially true as e-commerce grows through 2022 and beyond. 3 All LAC except Mexico and Puerto Rico. Virgin Islands).