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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. In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

The words “avian flu” often trigger alarm bells for the majority of the population, as was evident with the avian flu outbreaks in the US that led to the culling of hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys in 2015 and 2017.

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What happens after you toss a recyclable plastic container in the recycle bin?

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Since China banned the import of plastic waste (except the cleanest plastics) in late 2017, America has been shipping its plastic waste to other countries including: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Turkey, etc. . Source: The Guardian. Source: The Guardian. .

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Lao People's Democratic Republic. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Answer the 10 questions below to gain insight into the current added value and the potential of S&OP for your company. >>Please

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Lao People's Democratic Republic. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Liechtenstein. Luxembourg. Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of. Madagascar. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Switzerland.