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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

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

Elementum

In Malaysia, for example, one in three workers are victims of such forced labor. If larger companies agree to share the cost with their suppliers, then they may find themselves more successful in avoiding forced labor. In the United States, the conscious use of forced labor is explicitly banned. The Business of Ethics.

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What Kind of Visibility Into Your Supply Chain Do You Really Need, and How Do You Get It?

Oracle SCM

As late as the late 80s, at least for the majority of North American companies, supply chains were predominantly local and, perhaps, nationwide at most. Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. Even new electronic gadgets probably had a lifecycle of a couple of years.