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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. Some distributors and logistics might be halal certified; most are not. Both Malaysia and Indonesia have halal-exclusive, halal-segregated, and halal-mixed retailers.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The slower delivery times will allow it to use more trains and trucks as modes of transportation, which is more cost-effective and reliable than air transportation. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Malaysia a Key Link in Asia’s Disaster Resilience Plan

MIT Supply Chain

This was one of the main talking points at the 2013 Health & Humanitarian Logistics Conference, hosted by the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) in Malaysia this June. Education and training are critically important, and this is where the MIT SCALE Network is playing a role.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This results in incorrect actions and communication The service industry, like logistics service providers, distributors and retailers are not well prepared for halal issue and crisis management, endangering the effectiveness of halal risk mitigation measures by the brand owner.

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Even if Consumers Aren’t Aware of Human Trafficking, Companies Need to Be

Enterra Insights

Then they should develop both a training curriculum to help employees spot modern slavery and a vetting process to help ensure third parties operating within the supply chain comply with international standards for labor conditions.” 6] They are: 1. Take action in the community.

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How COVID – 19 Might Shape the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture

Logistics Bureau

Factories in developing countries, where costs would be lower, don’t have the technology or trained workforce to cope with modern demands. The Pros: Strong supply chain and logistics culture. Many countries lack stable political and/or economic systems. Somewhat prone to natural disasters. Well-educated English-speaking office staff.