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SCRC Meeting Themes Emphasize That Building a Supply Chain Risk Capability is a Multi-Dimensional Journey

Supply Chain View from the Field

The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative concluded its two-day meeting on the theme of “Building a Supply Chain Risk Capability”, which proved to be one of the most popular themes yet that resonated with our audience. We have over 175 executives, students, and faculty attending the event.

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

Elementum

Malaysia, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, and Thailand were among the worst countries for human trafficking violations, with Nepal, Indonesia and Iran mentioned as frequent violators as well. Avoiding countries that make no attempt to meet international standards is a good place to start.

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

Another supplier guarantees lower supply prices that would re-establish the margins your company needs to meet its objectives. You have agreed to a two-year supply contract with a small, foreign supplier, but a drop in demand for your own company’s products is seriously depressing its profitability.

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Digitizing the COVID Vaccine: India’s Got This Figured Out

NC State SCRC

At this meeting, I spoke on the ability to create “ supply chain immunity ” through greater preparedness. I had an opportunity this week to interview Ran Singh, who is the Acting Director for Asia Pac for Audits and Compliance at GlaxoSmithKline. I met Ran through the 360RX Supply Chain Security Conference , held last year.

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Sustainability, Consumption and Realistic Expectations

QAD

Nepal created the least at.007 007 metric tons per capita, but Nepal has little manufacturing, and much of that is agrarian. . And all these items can be manufactured and distributed to meet our consumer demand , but to ensure the Earth’s survival, the manufacturing must be done sustainably. Sustainable Manufacturing.

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Sustainability, Consumption and Realistic Expectations

QAD

Nepal created the least at.007 007 metric tons per capita, but Nepal has little manufacturing, and much of that is agrarian. . And all these items can be manufactured and distributed to meet our consumer demand , but to ensure the Earth’s survival, the manufacturing must be done sustainably. Sustainable Manufacturing.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

In a world with an increasing number of political disturbances and mounting pressure to create sustainability, companies in a global market have to design their logistics strategy to meet demand in a cost efficient, optimal way: Plan. Poor forecasting leads to rush orders to meet the delivery requirement demands of customers.